Running Races in North Carolina
North Carolina has 638 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in September through November, quietest in January, February, and May. No single city dominates the calendar. Charlotte leads with 47 races, followed by Raleigh (33), Winston-Salem (30), and Wilmington (25). The remaining 79% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in North Carolina
Oct (109) · Sep (100) · Nov (87) · Jul (82) · Aug (79) · Jun (73) · Dec (39) · Mar (20) · Apr (17) · May (13) · Feb (10) · Jan (9)
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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier June 11, 2026
Nags Head, NC
Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier June 11, 2026
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (24)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (24)
Concord, NC
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (24)
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DART Abersham Free 5k
Davidson, NC
DART Abersham Free 5k
Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (24)
Winston-Salem, NC
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (24)
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Medal Madness 5K &10K at Raleigh, NC (24)
Raleigh, NC
Medal Madness 5K &10K at Raleigh, NC (24)
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Every Step Counts Charity Run/Walk
Wilmington, NC
Every Step Counts Charity Run/Walk
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Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5k
Greensboro, NC
Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5k
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Myles for a Mission 5K
Salisbury, NC