# Running Races in North Carolina (2026)

> 784 upcoming running races across North Carolina — 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, marathons and ultras.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina

## Races

- **[2026 Marine Corps Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Home Care & USAA](https://runthis.run/event/2026-marine-corps-half-marathon-presented-by-firstlight-home-care-usaa)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT · Camp Lejeune, NC · Half marathon · register on Run This
- **[Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rr-111086-oktoberfest-half-marathon-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:30 AM EDT · Asheville, NC · Marathon / 5K
- **[Jeepers Creepers 1 Miler, 5K and 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rr-138147-jeepers-creepers-1-miler-5k-and-10k)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 8:00 AM EDT · Belmont, NC · 5K / 10K
- **[Wicked Spooky 5k & Creepy Crawly Climb](https://runthis.run/event/rr-111972-wicked-spooky-5k-creepy-crawly-climb)** — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Asheville, NC · 5K
- **[Bear Country 10k & 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rr-112629-bear-country-10k-5k)** — Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM EST · Brevard, NC · 5K / 10K
- **[Greensboro Gobbler 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rr-115750-greensboro-gobbler-5k)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM EST · Greensboro, NC
- **[Sock It To Me Santa 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rr-117720-sock-it-to-me-santa-5k)** — Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Asheville, NC · 5K
- **[Asheville Hot Chocolate Races](https://runthis.run/event/rr-118876-asheville-hot-chocolate-races)** — Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · 9:00 AM EST · Asheville, NC · 10K / 5K
- **[Run For The Pils 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-129977-run-for-the-pils-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Concord, NC · 5K
- **[Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Swansboro, NC](https://runthis.run/event/rs-130359-tunnel-to-towers-5k-run-walk-swansboro-nc)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Swansboro, NC · 5K
- **[Long Life Meal Prep CANNONBALL Course Preview & Countdown Event](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133176-long-life-meal-prep-cannonball-course-preview-countdown-even)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Greensboro, NC
- **[Live Your Dash 5k and Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-137511-live-your-dash-5k-and-fun-run)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Edenton, NC · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (38)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145415-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-wilmington-nc-38)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wilmington, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[LET’S GET MOVING EVENT & 5K (4th Annual) Presented By: KPMG](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148728-let-s-get-moving-event-5k-4th-annual-presented-by-kpmg)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Concord, NC · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Mental Health Matters 5k Walk/Run for Awareness](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149959-mental-health-matters-5k-walk-run-for-awareness)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Asheville, NC · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-157696-medal-madness-5k-13-1m-at-raleigh-nc-38)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Raleigh, NC · 5K / Marathon
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163091-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-winston-salem-nc-38)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Winston-Salem, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[2026 Marine Corps Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Home Care & USAA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163389-2026-marine-corps-half-marathon-presented-by-firstlight-home)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Camp Lejeune, NC · Marathon
- **[The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163586-the-northern-outer-banks-salt-sound-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Powells Point Currituck, NC · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[I AM Too Sexy 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166636-i-am-too-sexy-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Durham, NC · 5K
- **[Walk For All Mankind: Suicide Prevention Fundraiser](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167789-walk-for-all-mankind-suicide-prevention-fundraiser)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Knightdale, NC · 5K
- **[Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-174856-pisgah-12-hour-adventure-race-2026)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Nebo, NC · 40.0 mi
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (38)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181571-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-charlotte-nc-38)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Charlotte, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Faith in Motion](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182850-faith-in-motion)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Rocky Mount, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[DART Abersham Free 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183631-dart-abersham-free-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Davidson, NC · 5K
- **[WishMaker 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200584-wishmaker-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Surf City, NC · 5K
- **[Mind Over Miles 5k Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201672-mind-over-miles-5k-walk-run)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Jacksonville, NC · 5K
- **[Athena's Run for GYN Cancer](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204124-athenas-run-for-gyn-cancer)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Clemmons, NC · 5K
- **[Colors of Courage 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208158-colors-of-courage-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wilson, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Where the Wild Things Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208274-where-the-wild-things-run)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Denton, NC · 5K
- **[The Burke Whitaker PIG Tournament](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208708-the-burke-whitaker-pig-tournament)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chapel Hill, NC
- **[2026 Fishy 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209444-2026-fishy-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Hatteras, NC · 5K
- **[Blue Ridge Conservancy 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209974-blue-ridge-conservancy-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Blowing Rock, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Stars, Stripes, and Strides 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210767-stars-stripes-and-strides-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Monroe, NC · 5K
- **[Patriot 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210987-patriot-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Morganton, NC · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Walk the Talk 5k and Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211391-walk-the-talk-5k-and-fun-run)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bessemer City, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Greenway Gauntlet (Land Nav only)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211420-greenway-gauntlet-land-nav-only)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Shelby, NC
- **[Greenway Guantlet (paddle and land)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211421-greenway-guantlet-paddle-and-land)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Shelby, NC
- **[Wilson Doughnut Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211829-wilson-doughnut-run)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wilson, NC · 5K
- **[Run with Christ free 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213424-run-with-christ-free-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Kannapolis, NC · 5K
- **[WSSU Physical Therapy 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214582-wssu-physical-therapy-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Winston Salem, NC · 5K
- **[Pirate XC Invitational presented by Fleet Feet](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214971-pirate-xc-invitational-presented-by-fleet-feet)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Greenville, NC · 5K
- **[Tough Oaks OCR (Obstacle Course Run)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-22446-tough-oaks-ocr-obstacle-course-run)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Newport, NC · 5K
- **[Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra](https://runthis.run/event/rs-25896-pilot-mountain-to-hanging-rock-ultra)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Danbury, NC · 50.0 mi / 31.1 mi
- **[The 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club Selma Railroad Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-57482-the-50th-annual-boys-girls-club-selma-railroad-run-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Selma, NC · 5K
- **[YMCA Pier-2-Pier Swim](https://runthis.run/event/rs-68534-ymca-pier-2-pier-swim)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wrightsville Beach, NC · 1.7 mi
- **[The Roanoke Canal 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-70445-the-roanoke-canal-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Roanoke Rapids, NC · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[XC Experience](https://runthis.run/event/rs-77030-xc-experience)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Rutherfordton, NC · 5K
- **[Over - Under Biathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-89010-over-under-biathlon)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Surf City, NC · 10K / 5K
- **[Corolla Ten Miler & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185869-corolla-ten-miler-5k)** — Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Corolla, NC · 10.0 mi / 5K
- **[H.O.P.E. Clinic 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190722-h-o-p-e-clinic-5k)** — Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Burlington, NC · 5K
- **[Liam Strong Charity Beach Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-92393-liam-strong-charity-beach-run)** — Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wrightsville Beach, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[OBX GO FAR 2026 FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152087-obx-go-far-2026-fall-program-registration)** — Mon, Sep 21, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Kill Devil Hills, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Unity XC Meet 2](https://runthis.run/event/rs-215071-unity-xc-meet-2)** — Mon, Sep 21, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chocowinity, NC · 1.9 mi / 5K
- **[CPIC XC Meet @ Rocky Mount Academy](https://runthis.run/event/rs-215395-cpic-xc-meet-rocky-mount-academy)** — Mon, Sep 21, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Rocky Mount, NC · 5K
- **[Down East Dash Cross Country Invitational](https://runthis.run/event/rs-169233-down-east-dash-cross-country-invitational)** — Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Rocky Mount, NC · 2.0 mi / 5K
- **[Grit and Glitz: Ladies Night](https://runthis.run/event/rs-215070-grit-and-glitz-ladies-night)** — Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Carrboro, NC
- **[Clove Hitch Oktoberfest Beer Mile presented by Fleet Feet Jacksonville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208921-clove-hitch-oktoberfest-beer-mile-presented-by-fleet-feet-ja)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Jacksonville, NC
- **[NC Urban Mushing Training Weekend Campout](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213226-nc-urban-mushing-training-weekend-campout)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Ferguson, NC
- **[925k Run Like Dolly](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214913-925k-run-like-dolly)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Greensboro, NC · 5K
- **[Stop Drop and Roll 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-104707-stop-drop-and-roll-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Summerfield, NC · 5K
- **[She ROCKS Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-111924-she-rocks-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wilmington, NC · 5K / 1.5 mi
- **[Rhino Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-113497-rhino-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Dallas, NC · 5K / 1.2 mi
- **[Jace's 5k on the Runway for Warrior Jace Thompson](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150739-jaces-5k-on-the-runway-for-warrior-jace-thompson)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · New London, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151073-central-childrens-home-cross-country-festival-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Oxford, NC · 5K
- **[Ovarian Cancer 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-160666-ovarian-cancer-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Washington, NC · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (39)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163902-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-charlotte-nc-39)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Charlotte, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[4th Annual Mental Health Awareness 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168986-4th-annual-mental-health-awareness-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lumberton, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (39)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-174526-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-boone-nc-39)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Boone, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Run For The Hills 5k in Spruce Pine](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186796-run-for-the-hills-5k-in-spruce-pine)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Spruce Pine, NC · 5K
- **[St. Ann St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor 5k Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187504-st-ann-st-vincent-de-paul-friends-of-the-poor-5k-walk-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Edenton, NC · 5K
- **[Vets To Vets United "The 5K9 Dog Jog"](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187733-vets-to-vets-united-the-5k9-dog-jog)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Cary, NC
- **[Sisters in the Fight 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188776-sisters-in-the-fight-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Salisbury, NC · 5K / 805 m
- **[Dr. Kelsea Monet Randolph Memorial Sickle Cell Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189024-dr-kelsea-monet-randolph-memorial-sickle-cell-walk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Kannapolis, NC · 3.0 mi
- **[Bull City Race Fest Course Preview - Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190158-bull-city-race-fest-course-preview-half-marathon)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Durham, NC · Marathon
- **[Strides for STEM 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-192898-strides-for-stem-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chapel Hill, NC
- **[Miles for Maternal Mental Health 5K & Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198158-miles-for-maternal-mental-health-5k-fun-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Winston Salem, NC · 5K
- **[Yetis 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206077-yetis-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Shelby, NC · 5K
- **[Wagfest Leashes and Laces 2 Mile Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209570-wagfest-leashes-and-laces-2-mile-walk-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Albemarle, NC · 2.0 mi
- **[Salem Lake Trail Runs 30K/7 Mile/5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-20959-salem-lake-trail-runs-30k-7-mile-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Winston Salem, NC · 18.6 mi / 7.0 mi / 5K
- **[11th Annual Shea's Chase 5K Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-22439-11th-annual-sheas-chase-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Greensboro, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Mountain Heritage Days 5K Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-24757-mountain-heritage-days-5k-walk-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Cullowhee, NC · 5K
- **[2026 Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic](https://runthis.run/event/rs-28093-2026-hinson-lake-24-hour-ultra-classic)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Rockingham, NC
- **[Run 4 Recovery](https://runthis.run/event/rs-35603-run-4-recovery)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Smithfield, NC · 5K / 10K
- **["JJ5K"](https://runthis.run/event/rs-38269-jj5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Stanley, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Chad Lovette Memorial Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-46164-chad-lovette-memorial-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wilkesboro, NC · 5K / 10K
- **[Sandhills Flyers 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-46659-sandhills-flyers-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Pinehurst, NC · 5K
- **[Peter's Run 5K and The Bryant Mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-65909-peters-run-5k-and-the-bryant-mile)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Robersonville (Bear Grass), NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-68232-ymca-wrightsville-beach-sprint-triathlon)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wrightsville Beach, NC
- **[NCVAN 14th Annual Know Hope 5K Walk Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-77839-ncvan-14th-annual-know-hope-5k-walk-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Garner, NC · 5K
- **[14th Annual Heath Missions Run for Peru](https://runthis.run/event/rs-85170-14th-annual-heath-missions-run-for-peru)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Statesville, NC · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Run for Green](https://runthis.run/event/rs-8649-run-for-green)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Davidson, NC · 10K / 5K / Marathon
- **[Downtown Greenway Run & Block Party](https://runthis.run/event/rs-92208-downtown-greenway-run-block-party)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Greensboro, NC · 1 mile / 4.0 mi
- **[Kids Run Durham](https://runthis.run/event/rs-125274-kids-run-durham)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Durham, NC · 1 mile
- **[New Bern Beer Mile 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-135698-new-bern-beer-mile-2026)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · New Bern, NC · 1 mile
- **[Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Asheville, NC](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168188-healthy-kids-running-series-fall-2026-asheville-nc)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Mills River, NC · 4.0 mi / 2.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[She Tris Sprint Triathlon- Huntersville (NC)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-17781-she-tris-sprint-triathlon-huntersville-nc)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Huntersville, NC
- **[Rootrock Course Preview](https://runthis.run/event/rs-192514-rootrock-course-preview)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chapel Hill, NC · 5.0 mi
- **[Stead Tread 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201152-stead-tread-5k)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Durham, NC · 5K
- **[Recess at the Lake 5K and 1 Mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209684-recess-at-the-lake-5k-and-1-mile)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wilmington, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Cleft Palate Gallop 5K and Fun Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212521-cleft-palate-gallop-5k-and-fun-walk)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chapel Hill, NC · 5K / 1.2 mi
- **[Fifty 5Ks Finisher Party #2](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214731-fifty-5ks-finisher-party-2)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Durham, NC · 5K
- **[Cleft Palate Gallop 5K and Fun Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-24650-cleft-palate-gallop-5k-and-fun-walk)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chapel Hill, NC · 5K / 1.2 mi
- **[Fight the Flame 5k and 1k Family Roll & Stroll](https://runthis.run/event/rs-43300-fight-the-flame-5k-and-1k-family-roll-stroll)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Charlotte, NC · 5K / 1000 m
- **[7th Annual Hannah's Heroes of NC Glow Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-90744-7th-annual-hannahs-heroes-of-nc-glow-run)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Washington, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[GOFAR Lace Up 5k Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214341-gofar-lace-up-5k-fun-run)** — Mon, Sep 28, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · High Point, NC · 5K
- **[CPIC XC Meet Faith Christian School @ RMA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-215397-cpic-xc-meet-faith-christian-school-rma)** — Mon, Sep 28, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Rocky Mount, NC · 5K
- **[I AM Too Sexy Virtual 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-176808-i-am-too-sexy-virtual-5k-run-walk)** — Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Durham, NC · 5K
- **[Boots and Blooms 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-144549-boots-and-blooms-5k)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · New Bern, NC · 5K
- **[Monster Miles Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-170999-monster-miles-challenge)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Greensboro, NC
- **[Saved Not Soft 100-Mile Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-215322-saved-not-soft-100-mile-challenge)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Cameron, NC · 100.0 mi
- **[Fall Into Winter Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-99451-fall-into-winter-challenge)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Greensboro, NC · 100.0 mi / 300.0 mi / 500 mi / 800.0 mi
- **[Run for the Ta Tas](https://runthis.run/event/rs-105342-run-for-the-ta-tas)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wilmington, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[NC Seafood Festival Twin Bridges 8k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-11359-nc-seafood-festival-twin-bridges-8k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Beaufort, NC · 5.0 mi
- **[Belwood Run For Hunger](https://runthis.run/event/rs-113961-belwood-run-for-hunger)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lawndale, NC · 5K
- **[Run, Walk & Roll to Independence](https://runthis.run/event/rs-11410-run-walk-roll-to-independence)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Greenville, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Pink Cupcake Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116072-pink-cupcake-walk)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Charlotte, NC · 1 mile
- **[To The Good Times Trail Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-126195-to-the-good-times-trail-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Belmont, NC · 5K / 10K
- **[Movin' Mullet 5k Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-140727-movin-mullet-5k-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Swansboro, NC · 5K
- **[Braille Trail Walk for Independence ⠠⠇⠊⠕⠝⠎⠀⠠⠎⠻⠧⠊⠉⠑⠎](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145563-braille-trail-walk-for-independence)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Charlotte, NC · 1.9 mi
- **[Paws for Life](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151041-paws-for-life)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Rolesville, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Lumbee Tribe of NC Fall Festival 5k and Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152870-lumbee-tribe-of-nc-fall-festival-5k-and-fun-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Maxton, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Triad Lunge Forward](https://runthis.run/event/rs-154376-triad-lunge-forward)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Greensboro, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2026)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-156640-the-journey-5k-family-fun-run-and-walk-2026)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Concord, NC
- **[WoodCreek Cares Charity 5k & Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164954-woodcreek-cares-charity-5k-fun-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Apex, NC · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Lacing Up for Cancer Care 5k & 1mile run/walk & rock](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166443-lacing-up-for-cancer-care-5k-1mile-run-walk-rock)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Statesville, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Kristen's Run Against Violence](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167064-kristens-run-against-violence)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Dunn, NC · 5K
- **[Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (40)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-177841-haunted-5k-13-1m-at-hickory-nc-40)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Hickory, NC · 5K / Marathon
- **[Carrboro 5K/10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-17785-carrboro-5k-10k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chapel Hill, NC · 10K / 5K
- **[Camp CARE Annual Memorial 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-178063-camp-care-annual-memorial-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Concord, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-178136-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-at-rocky-mount-nc-40)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Rocky Mount, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Weekday Preschool 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181682-weekday-preschool-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Greensboro, NC · 5K
- **[Running Scared 5K/13K - Winston Salem](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182167-running-scared-5k-13k-winston-salem)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Winston Salem, NC · 5K / 8.1 mi / 11.2 mi
- **[Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182750-uwharrie-brewing-firehouse-5k-1-mile-run-walk)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Albemarle, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[First Pentecostal Church Color Blast](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185867-first-pentecostal-church-color-blast)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Durham, NC · 5K
- **[Primrose of Cary's 2nd Annual Trick-or-Trot: Children's Health Walkathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-191898-primrose-of-carys-2nd-annual-trick-or-trot-childrens-health-)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Cary, NC · 1 mile
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (40)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198013-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-at-charlotte-nc-40)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Charlotte, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[High Point Brat Trot 5k Presented By Blaze](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199345-high-point-brat-trot-5k-presented-by-blaze)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · High Point, NC · 5K
- **[The Fayetteville Freedom Run: Money Box 5K (Walk/Run)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209312-the-fayetteville-freedom-run-money-box-5k-walk-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Fayetteville, NC · 5K
- **[Faith in Motion Liberty 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210144-faith-in-motion-liberty-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Gold Hill, NC · 5K / 805 m
- **[WUNC 50th Anniversary 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211232-wunc-50th-anniversary-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Durham, NC · 5K
- **[WBOCC East Coast Championship](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211299-wbocc-east-coast-championship)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wrightsville Beach, NC · 14.0 mi / 9.0 mi
- **[THE CANNON MEMORIAL 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211375-the-cannon-memorial-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Wilson, NC · 5K
- **[Run the River 5k & 1 Mile Kids Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211615-run-the-river-5k-1-mile-kids-fun-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Canton, NC · 5K
- **[Run for the LAMB Foundation](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211656-run-for-the-lamb-foundation)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Morganton, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Belmont Abbey College Homecoming Color Run/walk 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212659-belmont-abbey-college-homecoming-color-run-walk-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Belmont, NC · 5K
- **[2026 Asheville Christian Academy Homecoming 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-215087-2026-asheville-christian-academy-homecoming-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Swannanoa, NC · 3.0 mi
- **[Hit the Staxx 10K/5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-22518-hit-the-staxx-10k-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Greensboro, NC · 10K / 5K / 9.3 mi
- **[Nat Greene's Revenge Triathlons and Duathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-40753-nat-greenes-revenge-triathlons-and-duathlon)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Greensboro, NC · 16.3 mi / Marathon / 17.8 mi / 17.2 mi
- **[Reel Housewives of Topsail Island Annual Breast Cancer Bike Ride](https://runthis.run/event/rs-44502-reel-housewives-of-topsail-island-annual-breast-cancer-bike-)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Surf City, NC · 26.0 mi

_Showing the 150 soonest of 784 upcoming races. The full list is on [the page itself](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina)._

## Races by distance in North Carolina

- [5K races in North Carolina (626)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/5k.md)
- [10K races in North Carolina (142)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/10k.md)
- [Half Marathon races in North Carolina (107)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/half-marathon.md)
- [Marathon races in North Carolina (28)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/marathon.md)
- [Ultra races in North Carolina (37)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/ultra.md)

## Races by city in North Carolina

- [Charlotte, NC (41)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/charlotte.md)
- [Winston-Salem, NC (33)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/winston-salem.md)
- [Greensboro, NC (32)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/greensboro.md)
- [Raleigh, NC (24)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/raleigh.md)
- [Durham, NC (23)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/durham.md)
- [Wilmington, NC (23)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/wilmington.md)
- [Cary, NC (20)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/cary.md)
- [Greenville, NC (19)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/greenville.md)
- [Chapel Hill, NC (18)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/chapel-hill.md)
- [Concord, NC (18)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/concord.md)
- [Statesville, NC (17)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/statesville.md)
- [Asheville, NC (14)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/asheville.md)
- [Jacksonville, NC (13)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/jacksonville.md)
- [New Bern, NC (11)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/new-bern.md)
- [Fayetteville, NC (10)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/fayetteville.md)
- [Rocky Mount, NC (10)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/rocky-mount.md)
- [Beaufort, NC (9)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/beaufort.md)
- [Clemmons, NC (7)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/clemmons.md)
- [Pinehurst, NC (7)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/pinehurst.md)
- [Albemarle, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/albemarle.md)
- [Goldsboro, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/goldsboro.md)
- [Hickory, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/hickory.md)
- [High Point, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/high-point.md)
- [Holly Springs, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/holly-springs.md)
- [Huntersville, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/huntersville.md)
- [Morganton, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/morganton.md)
- [Salisbury, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/salisbury.md)
- [Shelby, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/shelby.md)
- [Surf City, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/surf-city.md)
- [Washington, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/washington.md)
- [Wilson, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/wilson.md)
- [Wrightsville Beach, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/wrightsville-beach.md)
- [Belmont, NC (5)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/belmont.md)
- [Boone, NC (5)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/boone.md)
- [Bryson City, NC (5)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/bryson-city.md)
- [Clayton, NC (5)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/clayton.md)
- [Davidson, NC (5)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/davidson.md)
- [Kill Devil Hills, NC (5)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/kill-devil-hills.md)
- [Ocean Isle Beach, NC (5)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/ocean-isle-beach.md)
- [Carolina Beach, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/carolina-beach.md)
- [Corolla, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/corolla.md)
- [Edenton, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/edenton.md)
- [Gastonia, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/gastonia.md)
- [Graham, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/graham.md)
- [Hillsborough, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/hillsborough.md)
- [Knightdale, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/knightdale.md)
- [Lenoir, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/lenoir.md)
- [Lillington, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/lillington.md)
- [Lincolnton, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/lincolnton.md)
- [Locust, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/locust.md)
- [Pittsboro, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/pittsboro.md)
- [Spruce Pine, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/spruce-pine.md)
- [test, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/test.md)
- [Troutman, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/troutman.md)
- [Apex, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/apex.md)
- [Atlantic Beach, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/atlantic-beach.md)
- [Burlington, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/burlington.md)
- [Camp Lejeune, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/camp-lejeune.md)
- [Carrboro, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/carrboro.md)
- [cornelius, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/cornelius.md)
- [Denver, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/denver.md)
- [Elizabethtown, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/elizabethtown.md)
- [Ellerbe, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/ellerbe.md)
- [Fuquay Varina, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/fuquay-varina.md)
- [Hendersonville, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/hendersonville.md)
- [Jonesville, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/jonesville.md)
- [Louisburg, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/louisburg.md)
- [Lumberton, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/lumberton.md)
- [Mooresville, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/mooresville.md)
- [Nebo, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/nebo.md)
- [Newton, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/newton.md)
- [Swansboro, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/swansboro.md)
- [Tryon, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/tryon.md)
- [Wake Forest, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/wake-forest.md)
- [Weaverville, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/weaverville.md)
- [Wendell, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/wendell.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina) — data from Run This (runthis.run).