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2026-2027 Running Races in Hillsborough, North Carolina

Upcoming running races in and near Hillsborough, North Carolina - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.

3 upcoming races · 2 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field803 finishersRunning of the Elvesin the 1 Mile

Sun, Dec 6, 2026Running of the Elves Hillsborough, NC1 MileFrom $20Details Sun, Jan 31, 2027Occoneechee Mountain Challenge 10 Mile Race Hillsborough, NC10 MilesFrom $60Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K Hillsborough, NC5KFrom $40Details

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Races in Nearby Cities

More race calendars close to Hillsborough. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.

Chapel Hill, NCAbout 11 mi away · 8 races Durham, NCAbout 12 mi away · 16 races Carrboro, NCAbout 12 mi away · 4 races Graham, NCAbout 17 mi away · 3 races Apex, NCAbout 23 mi away · 6 races Cary, NCAbout 25 mi away · 17 races

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 15, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Hillsborough

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