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Running Races in North Carolina
North Carolina currently has 538 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh and Cary have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 422 5Ks, 106 10Ks, 43 half marathons and 16 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
October (170), November (128) and December (58) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 266 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 538
- Active listings
- 804
- Cities with races
- 231
Browse North Carolina races by distance
Upcoming races in North Carolina
The next 60 of 538 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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5K for Kids CancerCharlotte, NC1 Mile Fun Run5KFundraise for the Isabella Santos FoundationSupport | Run from Afar +1 more
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Charlotte ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/WalkCharlotte, NC
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Flint's Fabulous 5KKannapolis, NC5K - RegistrationNO Shirt and Proceeds to Leashes of Valor!Race Shirt and Proceeds to Leashes of
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Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra ClassicRockingham, NC
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Miles for Maternal Mental Health 5K & Fun RunWinston Salem, NC
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Strides for STEM 5KChapel Hill, NC
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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall - Asheville, NCMills River, NC
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Keep Pounding 5KCharlotte, NC
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Movin' Mullet 5k RunSwansboro, NC
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in North Carolina
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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CPI Security Charlotte Turkey TrotCharlotte, NC Usually held in November · date not confirmed8K5K1-Mile Fun RunTot Trot ~12,000 runners
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Komen Charlotte Race for the CureCharlotte, NC Usually held in October · date not confirmed5K1 Mile Fun Run/Walk ~10,000 runners
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Around the Crown 10KCharlotte, NC Usually held in September · date not confirmed10K ~8,000 runners
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Novant Health Charlotte Turkey TrotNC Usually held in November · date not confirmed8K5KKids Run ~8,000 runners
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Komen Triangle Race for the CureDurham, NC Usually held in April · date not confirmed5K1 Mile ~7,500 runners
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Krispy Kreme ChallengeRaleigh, NC Usually held in February · date not confirmed5 Mile ~6,000 runners
When races happen in North Carolina
- January
- 19 upcoming races
- February
- 16 upcoming races
- March
- 30 upcoming races
- April
- 40 upcoming races
- May
- 21 upcoming races
- June
- 11 upcoming races
- July
- 4 upcoming races
- September
- 41 upcoming races
- October
- 170 upcoming races
- November
- 128 upcoming races
- December
- 58 upcoming races
North Carolina cities with the most races
- Charlotte
- 46 upcoming races
- Greensboro
- 17 upcoming races
- Raleigh
- 16 upcoming races
- Cary
- 16 upcoming races
- Concord
- 15 upcoming races
- Wilmington
- 14 upcoming races
- Winston-Salem
- 14 upcoming races
- Durham
- 12 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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CPI Security Charlotte Turkey TrotCharlotte, NC Usually held in November · date not confirmed8K5K1-Mile Fun RunTot Trot ~12,000 runners
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Komen Charlotte Race for the CureCharlotte, NC Usually held in October · date not confirmed5K1 Mile Fun Run/Walk ~10,000 runners
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Around the Crown 10KCharlotte, NC Usually held in September · date not confirmed10K ~8,000 runners
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Novant Health Charlotte Turkey TrotNC Usually held in November · date not confirmed8K5KKids Run ~8,000 runners
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Komen Triangle Race for the CureDurham, NC Usually held in April · date not confirmed5K1 Mile ~7,500 runners
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Krispy Kreme ChallengeRaleigh, NC Usually held in February · date not confirmed5 Mile ~6,000 runners
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Charlotte MarathonCharlotte, NC Usually held in November · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~5,000 runners
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City of Oaks MarathonRaleigh, NC Usually held in November · date not confirmedMarathonHalf10K5K ~5,000 runners
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Outer Banks MarathonKitty Hawk, NC Usually held in November · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~5,000 runners
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YMCA Corporate Cup 5K & Half MarathonCharlotte, NC Usually held in March · date not confirmed5KHalf MarathonHalf Marathon RelayFun Run ~5,000 runners
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Tar Heel 10 Miler & Fleet Feet 4 Mile RunChapel Hill, NC Usually held in April · date not confirmed10 Miles4 Miles ~4,500 runners
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Tobacco Road MarathonCary, NC Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~4,000 runners
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Cape Fear Habitat Turkey TrotWilmington, NC Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K1 Mile ~3,500 runners
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Charlotte RaceFest Half Marathon & 10KCharlotte, NC Usually held in March · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10KMileKids Dash ~3,500 runners
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Wrightsville Beach MarathonWrightsville Beach, NC Usually held in February · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~3,500 runners
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Allstate Hot Chocolate 15K/5K CharlotteCharlotte, NC Usually held in February · date not confirmed15K10K5K ~3,000 runners
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Asheville Marathon and Half at Biltmore EstateAsheville, NC Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon ~2,500 runners
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Bull City Race FestDurham, NC Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5 Miles1 Mile ~2,500 runners
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Mistletoe RunWinston-Salem, NC Usually held in December · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K1 Mile Fun Run ~2,500 runners
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Raleigh Turkey Trot 8KRaleigh, NC Usually held in November · date not confirmed8K1 Mile ~2,500 runners
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Run For GreenDavidson, NC Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~2,000 runners
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Skinny Turkey Half Marathon, 10K & 5KRaleigh, NC Usually held in November · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K1 Mile Walk +1 more ~2,000 runners
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RDC MarathonDurham, NC Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf10K5K ~1,800 runners
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Asheville Craft Beer Half Marathon & 10K/5KAsheville, NC Usually held in August · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~1,500 runners
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Charlotte 10 Miler & 4 Mile RunCharlotte, NC Usually held in February · date not confirmed10 Mile4 Mile ~1,500 runners
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North Carolina MarathonHigh Point, NC Usually held in November · date not confirmedMarathon ~1,500 runners
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Race 13.1 CharlotteCharlotte, NC Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~1,000 runners
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Uwharrie Mountain RunTroy, NC Usually held in February · date not confirmed40 Mile20 Mile8 Mile ~800 runners
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Salem Lake Frosty FiftyWinston-Salem, NC Usually held in January · date not confirmed50K50K Relay25K12.5K +1 more ~600 runners
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Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half MarathonCarolina Beach, NC Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~400 runners
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Viking 5K, 10K & Half Marathon (Boone)Boone, NC Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~100 runners
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5K Suicide Awareness/Prevention EventConcord, NC Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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82nd Airborne Division Association's 3rd Annual 9/11 Run to Remember 5K (Run, Ruck, or Walk)Fayetteville, NC Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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9/11 Commemorative 5K Run/WalkGraham, NC Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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9/11 Heroes Run - Raleigh, North CarolinaHolly Springs, NC Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
Races in nearby states
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Running Races in North Carolina: common questions
- How many races are there in North Carolina?
- RaceRove currently lists 538 upcoming races in North Carolina with a confirmed date, plus 266 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which North Carolina cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Charlotte (46), Greensboro (17), Raleigh (16), Cary (16) and Concord (15).
- When is race season in North Carolina?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are October (170), November (128) and December (58).
- What is the biggest race in North Carolina?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in North Carolina is the CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot, with about 12,000 runners across all of its distances.
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