Running Races in North Carolina
North Carolina has 671 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. That is the 5th-highest event count for running of any state. 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 51 races, followed by Raleigh (29), Winston-Salem (25), and Wilmington (24). The remaining 81% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in North Carolina
Oct (134) · Sep (122) · Aug (108) · Nov (104) · Jul (50) · Dec (46) · Apr (31) · Mar (27) · May (20) · Feb (11) · Jan (10) · Jun (8)
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Nags Head Village 5k/1 mile Road Race series presented by Village Realty
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Lighthouse 5k Series July 15, 2026
Corolla, NC
Lighthouse 5k Series July 15, 2026
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US 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)
Winston-Salem, NC
US 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)
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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 17, 2026
Avon, NC
Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 17, 2026
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Eagle 5K & 13.1 at Raleigh, NC (29)
Raleigh, NC
Eagle 5K & 13.1 at Raleigh, NC (29)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (29)
Charlotte, NC
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (29)
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Lighthouse 5k Series July 22, 2026
Corolla, NC