North Carolina · Marathon

2026-2027 Marathons in North Carolina

Every upcoming Marathon in North Carolina, all 24 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

24 upcoming marathons · 14 with finish-time stats

5K Races 54710K Races 166Half Marathons 162Ultramarathons 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 field2,167 finishersNovant Health Wilmington NC Marathonin the Half MarathonLongest-running7th year7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathonannual tradition

North Carolina Marathons by City

Apex 4Charlotte 3Holly Springs 2Concord 2Ellerbe 2Winston-Salem 2Boone 1Oak Island 1Greensboro 1Wilmington 1Pinehurst 1Elizabeth City 1Durham 1Todd 1Mill Spring 1

Marathons in North Carolina by Month

November 2026 6

The Next Marathons in North Carolina

24 total
Sun, Aug 2, 2026Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening Apex, NCMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $85Details Sun, Aug 2, 2026Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning Apex, NCMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $85Details Sun, Aug 2, 2026Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Holly Springs, NCMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $85Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Charlotte, NCMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $160Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) Concord, NC5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $95Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Winter 2026/2027 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening Apex, NCMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $85Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Winter 2026/2027 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning Apex, NCMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $85Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Adult Full & Half Marathon Holly Springs, NCMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $85Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Gobbler 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (48) Boone, NC5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $90Register Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50) Concord, NC5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $95Details Sat, Jan 16, 20277th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Ellerbe, NCMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Run Oak Island Oak Island, NCMarathonMarathonHalf Marathon10KFrom $139Details

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 Marathon in North Carolina

Which North Carolina cities have the most marathons?

Apex (4), Charlotte (3), Holly Springs (2), Concord (2) lead the state for Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most marathons held in North Carolina?

November is the busiest month for Marathon races in North Carolina, with 6 of the 24, followed by August with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are North Carolina Marathon races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 11 Marathon races in North Carolina with published results, the typical median finish is around 4:25:04, 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 Marathon races in North Carolina?

Yes, one race around North Carolina gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.