Upcoming Races in Cary

Endurance Grid lists 16 races in Cary, North Carolina, from October 2026 to September 2027.

16
Races
2
Sports

Racing in Cary

The Cary race calendar is busiest in November, December, and March. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running and Trail Running — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 1 Mile, 10K, 8K / 5 Mile, and 15K, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

176,686

as of 2023

City Elevation

413 ft

Nearest Airport

RDU

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Cary, NC

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16 races in Cary

October 2026 Cary, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Cary, North Carolina in October.
Oct
11
Sun
Running
HowlOWeen 5K
101 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC
5K
Avg 74° / 53°·413 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Amberly Sugar Rush
1075 Residents Club Drive, Cary, NC
1 Mile · 5K · 8K / 5 Mile
Avg 67° / 43°·413 ft city elevation

November 2026 Cary, North Carolina Races

3 upcoming races in Cary, North Carolina in November.
Nov
1
Sun
Running
Cary Academy 5k
1500 North Harrison Ave, Cary, NC
5K
Avg 67° / 45°·413 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Stars, Stripes, & Strides
801 High House Rd., Cary, NC
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K
Avg 63° / 40°·413 ft city elevation
Nov
28
Sat
RunningTrail Running
Turkey Chase
2100 N Harrison Ave., Cary, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 58° / 37°·413 ft city elevation

December 2026 Cary, North Carolina Races

3 upcoming races in Cary, North Carolina in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NC
850 Lower Garden Lane, Cary, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 56° / 36°·413 ft city elevation
Dec–Mar
6–14
Sun–Sun
Running
Winter 2026/2027 Adult Run + Strength - Cary
8001 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC
Avg 56° / 35°·413 ft city elevation
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Fortnight Before Christmas
6903 Carpenter Fire Station Rd., Cary, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 55° / 35°·413 ft city elevation

January 2027 Cary, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Cary, North Carolina in January.
Jan
9
Sat
RunningTrail Running
Mutts & Marshmallows
201 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC
1 Mile · 5K · 8K / 5 Mile
Avg 51° / 31°·413 ft city elevation

February 2027 Cary, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Cary, North Carolina in February.
Feb
13
Sat
Running
Sole Mates
201 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 54° / 32°·413 ft city elevation

March 2027 Cary, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Cary, North Carolina in March.
Mar
7
Sun
Running
Cary Greenways Half-Marathon
801 High House Rd., Cary, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 59° / 37°·413 ft city elevation
Mar
13
Sat
Running
Strides for Survivors
101 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC
5K
Avg 62° / 39°·413 ft city elevation

April 2027 Cary, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Cary, North Carolina in April.
Apr
3
Sat
Running
Sunrise Scramble
801 High House Rd. (Bond Park), Cary, NC
5K · 10K · 15K
Avg 68° / 44°·413 ft city elevation

May 2027 Cary, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Cary, North Carolina in May.
May
8
Sat
Running
Bloom & Zoom
201 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC
1 Mile · 5K · 8K / 5 Mile
Avg 78° / 56°·413 ft city elevation
May
29
Sat
Running
Run to Remember
6903 Carpenter Fire Station Rd., Cary, NC
2 Mile / 3K · 5K · 4 Mile · 10K
Avg 82° / 61°·413 ft city elevation

September 2027 Cary, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Cary, North Carolina in September.
Sep
11
Sat
Running
Race to Cure Sarcoma North Carolina
WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, NC
1K · 5K
Avg 81° / 63°·413 ft city elevation

Races near Cary

Nov–Mar
22–14
Sun–Sun
Running
Winter 2026/2027 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Cary
2 miles away1610 Davis Drive, Apex, NC
Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 60° / 38°·458 ft city elevation
Oct
30
Fri
Running
Annual UCB Halloween Run/Walk 5K
4 miles away4000 Paramount Parkway Suite 200, Morrisville, NC
5K
Avg 69° / 45°·413 ft city elevation
Dec
27
Sun
Running
Last Mile
4 miles away1400 Aviation Parkway (Lake Crabtree Park), Morrisville, NC
2 Mile / 3K · 4 Mile · 10K
Avg 53° / 33°·413 ft city elevation
Oct–Nov
18–15
Sun–Sun
Running
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Apex, NC
4 miles awaySalem Pond Park, Apex, NC
Avg 71° / 49°·458 ft city elevation
Nov–Mar
22–14
Sun–Sun
Running
Winter 2026/2027 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening - Apex
4 miles away1250 Ambergate Station, Apex, NC
Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 60° / 38°·458 ft city elevation
Oct
30
Fri
Running
Perseverance: The V Foundation 5k
6 miles away1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC
1K · 5K
Avg 68° / 45°·286 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Apex Half Marathon
6 miles away1481 Richardson Rd, Apex, NC
Half Marathon
Avg 69° / 46°·458 ft city elevation
Apr
10
Sat
Running
Relay For Ribbons 5K
8 miles away4140 Parklake Avenue, Raleigh, NC
5K
Avg 71° / 47°·286 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Trophy Trot 5k
9 miles away1251 Goode St, Raleigh, NC
5K
Avg 60° / 39°·286 ft city elevation
Oct–Dec
27–15
Tue–Tue
Running
Late Fall 2026 Advanced Youth Run Tuesdays - Apex
9 miles away242 S. Main Street, Suite 102, Holly Springs, NC
Avg 69° / 43°·445 ft city elevation
Oct–Dec
28–16
Wed–Wed
Running
Late Fall 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays - Apex
9 miles away242 S. Main Street, Suite 102, Holly Springs, NC
Avg 68° / 43°·445 ft city elevation
Apr
10
Sat
RunningRucking
North Carolina Springs Classic & The Fest
9 miles away242 S. Main St., Holly Springs, NC
5K · 8K / 5 Mile · 10 Mile
Avg 71° / 43°·445 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Cary, North Carolina?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 16 upcoming races in Cary, North Carolina, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Cary?
Cary hosts running and trail running races.
Is there a race season in Cary?
Races in Cary run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in November and December.
What race distances can you find in Cary?
Upcoming races in Cary cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 4 Mile, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, 15K, and more.
What other cities near Cary have races?
Nearby race cities include Raleigh and Holly Springs.