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10K Races in North Carolina

North Carolina has 107 upcoming 10K races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in July, October, and November, quietest in January, March, and May. Charlotte is the busiest city with 25 races, ahead of Winston-Salem (17) and Wilmington (9).

10K races by month in North Carolina

Jul (20) · Nov (17) · Oct (16) · Aug (15) · Sep (13) · Dec (13) · Jun (7) · Mar (3) · May (2) · Jan (1)

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Rhododendron 10K Run
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Rhododendron 10K Run

June 20, 2026
Bakersville, NC
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (25)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (25)

June 20, 2026
Winston-Salem, NC
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (25)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (25)

June 20, 2026
Charlotte, NC
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (25)

Winston-Salem, NC

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (25)

June 20, 2026
Winston-Salem, NC
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (25)

Charlotte, NC

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (25)

June 20, 2026
Charlotte, NC
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Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run
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Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run

June 27, 2026
Lenoir, NC
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (26)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (26)

June 27, 2026
Boone, NC
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (27)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (27)

July 4, 2026
Charlotte, NC
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Firecracker 5K/10K
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Firecracker 5K/10K

July 4, 2026
Bryson City, NC
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (27)

Charlotte, NC

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (27)

July 8, 2026
Charlotte, NC
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Eagle 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (28)
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Eagle 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (28)

July 11, 2026
Raleigh, NC
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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (28)
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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (28)

July 11, 2026
Concord, NC
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Eagle 5K &10K at Raleigh, NC (28)

Raleigh, NC

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Eagle 5K &10K at Raleigh, NC (28)

July 11, 2026
Raleigh, NC
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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (28)

Concord, NC

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (28)

July 11, 2026
Concord, NC
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)

July 11, 2026
Winston-Salem, NC
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US 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)

Winston-Salem, NC

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US 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)

July 12, 2026
Winston-Salem, NC
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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (29)
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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (29)

July 18, 2026
Wilmington, NC
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (29)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (29)

July 18, 2026
Charlotte, NC
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US 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)

Winston-Salem, NC

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US 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)

July 18, 2026
Winston-Salem, NC
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)

July 18, 2026
Winston-Salem, NC
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (29)

Charlotte, NC

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (29)

July 22, 2026
Charlotte, NC
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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (30)
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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (30)

July 25, 2026
Boone, NC
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Biltmore Forest 5k/10k
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Biltmore Forest 5k/10k

July 25, 2026
Asheville, NC
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (30)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (30)

July 25, 2026
Charlotte, NC
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Top Cities for 10K Races in North Carolina

Charlotte (25)Winston-Salem (17)

10K Races in Nearby States

GeorgiaSouth CarolinaTennesseeVirginia

Frequently asked questions

How long is a 10K race?▾
A 10K is 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). It is a popular step-up distance from the 5K and a great intermediate goal for runners building toward a half marathon.
What is the largest 10K in the US?▾
The AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta is the largest 10K in the world, drawing over 60,000 runners every Fourth of July. The BOLDERBoulder in Colorado is another massive 10K with 45,000+ participants.
What is a good 10K time?▾
The average US 10K finish time is around 55-60 minutes. Competitive runners aim for sub-45 minutes, while beginners often target finishing under 1 hour 10 minutes.
How do I train for a 10K?▾
A typical 10K training plan is 8-10 weeks with 3-4 runs per week, including one longer run that builds to 6-7 miles. If you can comfortably run a 5K, you are ready to start training for a 10K.
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