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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
1,267
Cities with events
275
Next race
Aug 28

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Racing in North Carolina

North Carolina lists 1,267 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

Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener

Elon, North Carolina, United States
Aug 28, 2026 (Fri)
Running
6K 4K
Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener logo

Fleet Feet Prediction Mile

Durham, North Carolina, United States
Aug 28, 2026 (Fri)
$10.00
Running
1.6K
Fleet Feet Prediction Mile

Asheville Craft Beer Half Marathon & 10K/5K

Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Aug 29, 2026 (Sat)
Free - $94.99
Running
Half-Marathon 10K 5K +3
Asheville Craft Beer Half Marathon & 10K/5K logo

Bigfoot Dash 5K

Marion, North Carolina, United States
Aug 29, 2026 (Sat)
$40.00
Running
5K
Bigfoot Dash 5K logo

Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35)

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Aug 29, 2026 (Sat)
$30.00 - $65.00
Running
5K Half-Marathon
Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35) logo

Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35)

Concord, North Carolina, United States
Aug 29, 2026 (Sat)
$30.00 - $65.00
Running
5K 10K Half-Marathon
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35) logo

Yiasou Greek Festival 5K presented by Novant Health

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Aug 29, 2026 (Sat)
$25.00 - $50.00
Running
5K 1.6K
Yiasou Greek Festival 5K presented by Novant Health logo

Zebulon B&G Club 5k Run

Zebulon, North Carolina, United States
Aug 29, 2026 (Sat)
Free - $40.00
Running
5K
Zebulon B&G Club 5k Run logo

Triple Nickle Remembrance Run

Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States
Aug 29, 2026 (Sat)
$33.50 - $46.20
Running
8.9K
Triple Nickle Remembrance Run logo

Boone & Sean Good Samaritan Memorial 5k

Siler City, North Carolina, United States
Aug 29, 2026 (Sat)
$30.00
Running
5K
Boone & Sean Good Samaritan Memorial 5k logo
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Popular sports in North Carolina

Running 1,123 events Trail running 53 events Triathlon 37 events Walking 13 events Swimming 10 events Cycling 8 events Adventure race 7 events Obstacle race 5 events Paddle sports 4 events Mountain biking 3 events

Most active

Top cities for races

Charlotte
North Carolina
73 events
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
62 events
Raleigh
North Carolina
54 events
Wilmington
North Carolina
49 events
Greensboro
North Carolina
48 events
Cary
North Carolina
45 events
Durham
North Carolina
45 events
Concord
North Carolina
31 events
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
23 events
Greenville
North Carolina
23 events
Albemarle
North Carolina
19 events
Fayetteville
North Carolina
19 events

Browse by city

All cities in North Carolina

Albemarle 19 Apex 7 Asheboro 5 Asheville 16 Avon 10 Bald Head Island 3 Beaufort 10 Belmont 3 Boone 12 Bryson City 5 Burgaw 3 Burlington 6 Calabash 3 Carrboro 7 Cary 45 Chapel Hill 23 Charlotte 73 China Grove 3 Clayton 4 Clemmons 11 Concord 31 Cornelius 7 Corolla 18 Cullowhee 3 Davidson 5 Denton 4 Denver 3 Durham 45 Edenton 5 Elizabeth City 3 Elizabethtown 3 Elon 3 Fayetteville 19 Forest City 3 Franklin 4 Fuquay Varina 3 Garner 4 Gastonia 5 Goldsboro 12 Graham 5 Greensboro 48 Greenville 23 Hendersonville 3 Hickory 16 High Point 8 Hillsborough 5 Holly Springs 17 Huntersville 8 Jacksonville 18 Kannapolis 7 Kernersville 5 Kill Devil Hills 11 Kinston 4 Knightdale 4 Lenoir 8 Lexington 3 Lillington 5 Lincolnton 7 Locust 4 Louisburg 3 Lumberton 5 Marion 4 Mocksville 4 Monroe 3 Mooresville 10 Morehead City 4 Morganton 6 Nags Head 8 Nebo 3 New Bern 15 New Hill 6 New London 4 Newport 3 Newton 4 Ocean Isle Beach 8 Pinehurst 6 Pittsboro 5 Pleasant Garden 3 Raleigh 54 Rocky Mount 14 Salisbury 10 Shelby 7 Southern Pines 4 Spruce Pine 3 Statesville 18 Summerfield 3 Surf City 9 Swansboro 3 Troutman 4 Tryon 3 Wake Forest 4 Washington 7 Weaverville 3 Wendell 5 White Lake 4 Wilmington 49 Wilson 7 Winston-Salem 62 Wrightsville Beach 9

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 1,267 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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