Running Races in North Carolina
North Carolina has 661 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in August through October, quietest in January, February, and June. No single city dominates the calendar. Charlotte leads with 48 races, followed by Raleigh (30), Winston-Salem (27), and Concord (26). The remaining 80% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in North Carolina
Oct (129) · Sep (118) · Aug (104) · Nov (98) · Jul (66) · Dec (46) · Apr (29) · Mar (25) · May (19) · Feb (11) · Jan (10) · Jun (6)
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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier July 9, 2026
Nags Head, NC
Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier July 9, 2026
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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 10, 2026
Avon, NC
Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 10, 2026
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Eagle 5K &10K at Raleigh, NC (28)
Raleigh, NC
Eagle 5K &10K at Raleigh, NC (28)
Running
Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (28)
Concord, NC
Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (28)
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DART Abersham Free 5k
Davidson, NC
DART Abersham Free 5k
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US 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)
Winston-Salem, NC
US 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)
Nags Head Village 5k/1 mile Road Race series presented by Village Realty
Running
Lighthouse 5k Series July 15, 2026
Corolla, NC