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Races in North Carolina, United States

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North Carolina Race Calendar

Browse 5Ks, marathons, triathlons, cycling and more across North Carolina — explore top cities, sports and upcoming dates.

Events
1,051
Cities with events
249
Next race
Jul 12

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Racing in North Carolina

North Carolina lists 1,051 active races, with the busiest race scenes in Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Raleigh. Running leads the North Carolina calendar, alongside other running, cycling, swimming and multisport events across the state. Whether you're chasing a first 5K or a marathon PR, every listing below includes dates, distances and a direct link to register.

Every distance

From 5Ks and 10Ks to half marathons and longer, North Carolina's calendar spans road, trail, cycling, swimming and triathlon events.

When to race

Spring and fall are the busiest seasons, but you will find events on the calendar throughout the year.

Easy to register

Every event shows its distances and dates with a direct link to the official registration page.

Coming soon

Upcoming Races in North Carolina

Without Limits Youth Cross Country Camp

Banner Elk, North Carolina, United States
Jul 12, 2026 (Sun) – Jul 17, 2026
Without Limits Youth Cross Country Camp logo

Run Club 5K Group Run & Block Party

Durham, North Carolina, United States
Jul 12, 2026 (Sun)
Free
Running
5K
Run Club 5K Group Run & Block Party logo

$5K - July

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Jul 14, 2026 (Tue)
$5.00
Running
5K
$5K - July logo

Lighthouse 5k Series July 15, 2026

Corolla, North Carolina, United States
Jul 15, 2026 (Wed)
$45.00
Running
5K 1.6K
Lighthouse 5k Series July 15, 2026 logo

Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 17, 2026

Avon, North Carolina, United States
Jul 17, 2026 (Fri)
$40.00 - $45.00
Running
5K 1.6K
Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 17, 2026 logo

Achilles Charlotte 5K & Fun Run

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Jul 18, 2026 (Sat)
$15.00 - $50.00
Running
5K 1.6K +6
Achilles Charlotte 5K & Fun Run logo

Common Rush Trail Run

New Hill, North Carolina, United States
Jul 18, 2026 (Sat)
$55.00 - $65.00
Trail running
8K 16.1K
Common Rush Trail Run logo

Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Jul 18, 2026 (Sat)
$10.00 - $50.00
Running
1.4K 5K
Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K logo

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

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Jul 18, 2026 (Sat)
$30.00 - $65.00
Running
5K Half-Marathon
Eagle 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (29) logo

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

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Jul 18, 2026 (Sat)
$30.00 - $65.00
Running
5K 10K Half-Marathon
Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (29) logo
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Browse by sport

Popular sports in North Carolina

Running 878 events Trail running 47 events Triathlon 17 events Swimming 9 events Cycling 8 events Walking 6 events Adventure race 5 events Obstacle race 4 events Mountain biking 2 events Paddle sports 2 events

Most active

Top cities for races

Charlotte
North Carolina
66 events
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
56 events
Raleigh
North Carolina
46 events
Wilmington
North Carolina
43 events
Greensboro
North Carolina
40 events
Cary
North Carolina
37 events
Durham
North Carolina
36 events
Concord
North Carolina
29 events
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
20 events
Corolla
North Carolina
18 events
Albemarle
North Carolina
17 events
Greenville
North Carolina
17 events

Browse by city

All cities in North Carolina

Albemarle 17 Apex 7 Asheboro 5 Asheville 11 Avon 9 Bald Head Island 3 Beaufort 10 Boone 12 Bryson City 5 Burlington 6 Calabash 3 Carrboro 5 Cary 37 Chapel Hill 20 Charlotte 66 Clemmons 11 Concord 29 Cornelius 5 Corolla 18 Davidson 4 Durham 36 Edenton 4 Elizabeth City 3 Elon 3 Fayetteville 14 Forest City 3 Franklin 3 Fuquay Varina 3 Garner 4 Gastonia 4 Goldsboro 7 Graham 3 Greensboro 40 Greenville 17 Hickory 14 High Point 5 Hillsborough 3 Holly Springs 15 Huntersville 6 Jacksonville 16 Kannapolis 5 Kernersville 4 Kill Devil Hills 11 Kinston 4 Knightdale 3 Lenoir 7 Lexington 3 Lincolnton 6 Locust 3 Lumberton 4 Marion 4 Monroe 3 Mooresville 4 Morehead City 4 Morganton 5 Nags Head 7 New Bern 10 New Hill 6 New London 3 Newport 3 Newton 3 Ocean Isle Beach 7 Pinehurst 5 Pittsboro 5 Pleasant Garden 3 Raleigh 46 Rocky Mount 12 Salisbury 8 Shelby 3 Southern Pines 3 Statesville 17 Summerfield 3 Surf City 9 Troutman 4 Tryon 3 Wake Forest 4 Washington 7 Wendell 4 White Lake 4 Wilmington 43 Wilson 4 Winston-Salem 56 Wrightsville Beach 8

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about finding and registering for races in North Carolina.

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How many races are there in North Carolina?
North Carolina currently lists 1,051 active races, updated as organizers publish new dates.
Which North Carolina cities host the most races?
Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Raleigh have the busiest race calendars in North Carolina right now.
When is race season in North Carolina?
Events run throughout the year in North Carolina, with the calendar busiest in spring and fall.
Are there beginner-friendly races in North Carolina?
Yes — 5Ks, fun runs and charity walks are well represented and make a great first event.
How do I register for a race?
Open any event to see its distances and dates with a direct link to the official registration page.

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