North Carolina · 10K

2026-2027 10K Races in North Carolina

Every upcoming 10K in North Carolina, all 166 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

166 upcoming 10K races · 131 with finish-time stats

5K Races 547Half Marathons 162Marathons 24Ultramarathons 13
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The North Carolina races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,037 finishersGarmin Marathon Durhamin the Half MarathonLongest-running20th year20th Annual IDNutrition Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5Kannual tradition

North Carolina 10K Races by City

Winston-Salem 25Charlotte 19Concord 15Wilmington 14Raleigh 13Rocky Mount 11Boone 6New Bern 5Greensboro 4Cary 4Jacksonville 3Winston Salem 3Asheville 3Hickory 2Fayetteville 2Chapel Hill 2Statesville 2Goldsboro 2Winnabow 2test 2Smithfield 1Holly Springs 1Calabash 1cornelius 1

10K Races in North Carolina by Month

November 2026 30December 2026 15January 2027 13February 2027 18March 2027 17April 2027 19May 2027 18June 2027 13July 2027 9August 2027 6

The Next 10K Runs in North Carolina

166 total
Thu, Aug 27, 2026Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot Training Group Hickory, NC10KRegistration closedFreeDetails Sat, Oct 31, 2026Colors 4 Cancer 5K/1M/Virtual New Bern, NC5K1 Mile10KFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (44) Concord, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Register Sun, Nov 1, 2026Sasquatchilla 5K, 10K & Fun Run Greensboro, NC10K5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 7, 20262026 Veterans Salute 5K and 10K Concord, NC5K10K1 MileFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (45) Rocky Mount, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (45) Charlotte, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Cape Fear River Run Fayetteville, NC10KHalf Marathon19.3 MilesFrom $65Details Thu, Nov 12, 2026Kilometers For The Kids 10K, 5K and Fun Run Chapel Hill, NC1 Mile5K10KFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Stars, Stripes, & Strides Cary, NC15K10K5K1 MileFrom $50Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46) Raleigh, NC5K10KFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) Concord, NC5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $45Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 10K in North Carolina

Which North Carolina cities have the most 10K races?

Winston-Salem (25), Charlotte (19), Concord (15), Wilmington (14) lead the state for 10K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 10K races held in North Carolina?

November is the busiest month for 10K races in North Carolina, with 30 of the 166, followed by April with 19. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are North Carolina 10K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 121 10K races in North Carolina with published results, the typical median finish is around 1:02:11, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 10K races in North Carolina?

Yes, 6 races around North Carolina get you off the pavement: 4 are trail races, and 2 mix road and trail.