North Carolina · 10K

2026-2027 10K Races in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Every upcoming 10K around Winston-Salem, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

28 upcoming 10K races found · 24 with finish-time stats

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Winston-Salem takes running seriously in a way you notice quickly. Salem Lake's crushed-gravel loop pulls weekend runners out to the southeast side of the city, the Salem Creek Greenway connects Old Salem to the water, and Hanes Park and Reynolda Village fill out the weekday rhythm. The post-run gravity pulls toward Bailey Park and the breweries and coffee shops nearby.

Race day here leans toward the familiar shapes of the city, mostly paved routes and greenway corridors, with the occasional venture into the parks. Fields tend to be small and personal, the kind where you will know a few names by the finish. Fall is the season that really fills the calendar, but you will find something to run in every month of the year.

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Winston-Salem races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field440 finishersSt Leo - Run Leo 5K, 10K, and John Hanson Fun Runin the 5K
Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (46) Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (47) Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Register Fri, Nov 27, 2026Black Friday Relays Leftover Race Winston-Salem, NC20K15K10K5KFrom $50Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (50) Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (51) Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (02) Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Jan 23, 202749 Miles of HOPE 5k/10k/49 Miler/Relay/Fun Run Winston Salem, NC5K10K1 Mile49 MilesFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (08) Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027St Leo - Run Leo 5K, 10K, and John Hanson Fun Run Winston-Salem, NC10K1 Mile5KRegistration opens Dec 13From $30Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (11) Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $45Details Sun, Mar 21, 2027Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Winston Salem Winston Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (15) Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, May 8, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, May 15, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (20) Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Jun 12, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (24) Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Jun 19, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (25) Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28) Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Register Sat, Jul 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sun, Jul 25, 2027Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Winston Salem Winston Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonRegistration opens May 11, 2027From $45Details Sat, Aug 14, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Aug 21, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (34) Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Sep 11, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (37) Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Sep 18, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Winston-Salem, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $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 Winston-Salem

Am I going to be embarrassingly slow at a Winston-Salem 10K?

Probably not. Across the 14 RunSignup 10K editions with published results on RunSesh - walkers and charity entrants included - the median finisher crossed the line at 1:00:54, the median winner at 47:10, and the last finisher at 1:24:38. The median field size was 7 runners, so these are intimate races where the range of pace is wide and nobody is watching the back of the pack.

Is a Winston-Salem 10K a sensible first race at this distance?

The fields here are small - a median of 7 finishers across the 10K editions with results - so you will not be anonymous, but that also means no pressure and no crowds to navigate. Every race on the calendar pairs the 10K with a 5K, so if you want to step back to a shorter distance on the day, that option is always there.

When should I plan to race if I want the most options in Winston-Salem?

Fall, running September through November, is the busiest stretch of the year with 7 races. If your training block puts you in peak shape in October or November, you will have the most to choose from. Spring is the quietest window with just 1 race, so plan around that gap if your schedule is flexible.

Do Winston-Salem 10Ks give out shirts or medals?

Five races say they give a shirt: Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July, Hobby Trails To You!, Ardmore RAH! 10K, 5K, Fun Run and Food Drive, Black Friday Relays Leftover Race, and one other. No race has said it gives a medal. Ten races have not published any giveaway details at all, so the absence of a medal mention is not confirmation there is none - those races simply have not said.