Running Races in North Carolina
North Carolina has 675 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 50 races, followed by Raleigh (28), Wilmington (24), and Concord (23). The remaining 81% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in North Carolina
Oct (137) · Sep (132) · Aug (112) · Nov (108) · Dec (47) · Apr (31) · Jul (29) · Mar (27) · May (21) · Feb (11) · Jan (10) · Jun (10)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (29)
Charlotte, NC
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (29)
Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access July 23, 2026
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Lighthouse 5k Series July 22, 2026
Corolla, NC
Lighthouse 5k Series July 22, 2026
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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access July 23, 2026
Nags Head, NC
Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access July 23, 2026
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Uwharrie Dash 3.6-Mile Watermelon Run/Walk
Albemarle, NC
Uwharrie Dash 3.6-Mile Watermelon Run/Walk
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Battle at the Border
Calabash, NC
Battle at the Border
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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 24, 2026
Avon, NC
Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 24, 2026
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (30)
Charlotte, NC
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (30)
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Miles for Miracles
Southern Pines, NC
Miles for Miracles
