What race distances can I run in Raleigh?
Raleigh has 5K (41), 10K (13), Half Marathon (17). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
North Carolina · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Raleigh, North Carolina
Upcoming running races in and near Raleigh, North Carolina - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
42 upcoming races · 29 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Raleigh races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Triangle, NC Raleigh, NCFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026Perseverance: The V Foundation 5k Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 31, 2026Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival Raleigh, NCRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (47) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026NCFC ECNL Girls Glow Run Chasing Goals, Changing Lives Raleigh, NCFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Trophy Trot 5k Raleigh, NCRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Thu, Nov 26, 2026Leesville Community Turkey Trot Raleigh, NCRegistration opens Oct 15From $20Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026JKL AERO 5K Raleigh, NCRegistration opens Dec 19From $0Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027New Year 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (01) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M, Raleigh, NC (03) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 30, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (05) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (07) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sun, Feb 14, 2027Run for the Roses 5K Raleigh, NCFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Viking 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (08) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Pirate 5K &10K at Raleigh, NC (11) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Ella's Race Raleigh, NCRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, Mar 20, 2027Squirrel 5K, & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (12) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Ella's Race Raleigh, NCFrom $22Register Sat, Apr 10, 2027Bunny 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (15) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Run in the Park 5K • 10K & Virtual Race Raleigh, NCFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Relay For Ribbons 5K Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Reach, Rally, & Run Raleigh, NCFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (16) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, May 8, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (19) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, May 15, 2027Pirate 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (20) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, May 15, 2027Five Points 5k Raleigh, NCRegistration opens Dec 1From $30Details Sat, May 29, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (22) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 12, 2027Luau 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (24) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 19, 2027Squirrel 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (25) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Eagle 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (28) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (29) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 31, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (31) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 7, 2027Wild Bill 5k Raleigh, NCFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 14, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 21, 2027Luau 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Register Sat, Sep 11, 2027Squirrel 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 18, 2027Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38) Raleigh, NCFrom $30Details
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Raleigh. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 14, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Raleigh
When is race season in Raleigh?
October is the busiest month for races in Raleigh, with 5 of the 42, followed by November with 5. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Raleigh races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 29 races in Raleigh with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:19, 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.
Where can I train for a race in Raleigh?
Browse Raleigh run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.