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Running Races in North Carolina

Every upcoming running race in North Carolina, all 599 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

599 upcoming races · 387 with finish-time stats

5K 50710K 122Half Marathon 104Marathon 25Ultra 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 field2,769 finishersTrophy Trot 5kin the 5KLongest-running50th year50th Annual Great Waldensian Footraceannual tradition

Races by City in North Carolina

Apex 5Asheville 6Boone 8Cary 23Chapel Hill 7Charlotte 40Concord 20Corolla 10Durham 15Fayetteville 9Greensboro 19Greenville 14Hickory 6Holly Springs 9Jacksonville 13Morganton 6New Bern 12Raleigh 23Rocky Mount 7Statesville 11Wilmington 21Wilson 5Winston Salem 12Winston-Salem 20

Soonest Races in North Carolina

599 total
Tue, Jul 28, 2026Hit the Staxx 10K/5K Greensboro, NC10K5K15KFrom $45Details Wed, Jul 29, 2026Lighthouse 5k Series July 29, 2026 Corolla, NC5K1 MileFrom $45Register Fri, Jul 31, 2026Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 31, 2026 Avon, NC5KFrom $40Register Sat, Aug 1, 202680s Flashback 5K Franklin, NC5KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Wild Bill 5k Raleigh, NC5K0.5 MilesFrom $45Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026NCCU Charlotte Alumni Annual 5k Run/Walk Charlotte, NC5KFrom $45Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026GIVE HOPE 5K - STRIDES TO END HOMELESSNESS Concord, NC5KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ninja 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (31) Hickory, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (31) Rocky Mount, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Living the Dream 5K Race Mooresville, NC3 MilesFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (31) Charlotte, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026Fleet Feet XC Experience Greenville, NC2 MilesFreeRegister

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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in North Carolina

Which North Carolina cities have the most races?

Charlotte (40), Raleigh (23), Cary (23), Wilmington (21) 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 (507), 10K (122), Half Marathon (104), Marathon (25), Ultra (13). 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 131 of the 599, followed by September with 121. 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 387 races in North Carolina with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:17, 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, 52 races around North Carolina get you off the pavement: 34 are trail races, and 18 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.