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Running Races in North Carolina

Every upcoming running race in North Carolina, all 676 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

676 upcoming races · 416 with finish-time stats

5K 57110K 117Half Marathon 94Marathon 26Ultra 14
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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 field2,769 finishersTrophy Trot 5kin the 5KLongest-running50th yearThe 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club Selma Railroad Run 5Kannual tradition

Races by City in North Carolina

Asheville 11Boone 6Cary 23Chapel Hill 10Charlotte 39Concord 16Durham 21Fayetteville 10Goldsboro 6Greensboro 28Greenville 16High Point 6Holly Springs 11Jacksonville 12Morganton 6New Bern 13Raleigh 21Rocky Mount 7Salisbury 6Statesville 11Wilmington 23Wilson 7Winston Salem 16Winston-Salem 17

Soonest Races in North Carolina

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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 Sun, Aug 23, 2026Mini-Milers: Early Fall 2026 Durham, NCFrom $95Details Sun, Aug 23, 2026Into the Woods: Trail Training Program Carrboro, NC5 MilesFrom $100Details Tue, Aug 25, 2026Run For You - Run Fit - Aug to Oct 2026 Charlotte, NCFrom $80Details Tue, Aug 25, 2026Fall 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Tuesdays Holly Springs, NCFrom $65Register Tue, Aug 25, 2026Fall 2026 Kids 5K - Cary Cary, NC5KFrom $70Register Wed, Aug 26, 2026Fall 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays Holly Springs, NCFrom $65Register Thu, Aug 27, 2026Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot Training Group Hickory, NC10KFreeRegister Sun, Aug 30, 2026Fall 2026 Adult Run + Strength Cary, NCFrom $80Details Wed, Sep 9, 2026Around the World Run Fayetteville, NC5K10KFrom $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 Sep 10, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in North Carolina

Which North Carolina cities have the most races?

Charlotte (39), Greensboro (28), Cary (23), Wilmington (23) have the most upcoming races in North Carolina. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 5K (571), 10K (117), Half Marathon (94), Marathon (26), Ultra (14). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in North Carolina?

October is the busiest month for races in North Carolina, with 177 of the 676, followed by November with 146. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are North Carolina races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 416 races in North Carolina with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:01, 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 races in North Carolina?

Yes, 45 races around North Carolina get you off the pavement: 30 are trail races, and 15 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.