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2026-2027 Running Races in North Carolina

Every upcoming running race in North Carolina, all 711 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

711 upcoming races · 439 with finish-time stats

5K Races 60910K Races 173Half Marathons 171Marathons 30Ultramarathons 15
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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-running22nd year22nd Annual Bear Foot 5K and Half Mile Fun Runannual tradition

Races by City in North Carolina

Apex 6Asheville 10Boone 8Cary 18Charlotte 46Clayton 6Concord 24Durham 17Elizabethtown 6Fayetteville 9Goldsboro 7Greensboro 21Greenville 17Hickory 14Holly Springs 15Jacksonville 10New Bern 11Raleigh 43Rocky Mount 13Salisbury 7Statesville 12Wilmington 28Winston Salem 15Winston-Salem 33

North Carolina Races by Month

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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, NCRegistration closedFrom $65Details Tue, Aug 25, 2026Fall 2026 Kids 5K - Cary Cary, NC5KRegistration closedFrom $70View race Wed, Aug 26, 2026Fall 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays Holly Springs, NCRegistration closedFrom $65Details Thu, Aug 27, 2026Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot Training Group Hickory, NC10KRegistration closedFreeDetails Sun, Aug 30, 2026Fall 2026 Adult Run + Strength Cary, NCFrom $75Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 Jacksonville, NCFrom $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 8, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in North Carolina

Which North Carolina cities have the most races?

Charlotte (46), Raleigh (43), Winston-Salem (33), Wilmington (28) 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 (609), 10K (173), Half Marathon (171), Marathon (30), Ultra (15). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in North Carolina?

November is the busiest month for races in North Carolina, with 171 of the 711, followed by October with 156. 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 439 races in North Carolina with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:39, 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, 31 races around North Carolina get you off the pavement: 19 are trail races, and 12 mix road and trail.