Upcoming Races in Durham

Endurance Grid lists 18 races in Durham, North Carolina, from October 2026 to September 2027.

18
Races
2
Sports

Racing in Durham

The Durham race calendar is busiest in October, November, and December. 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, 10K, Half Marathon, 50 Mile, and 2 Mile / 3K, 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

288,465

as of 2023

City Elevation

335 ft

Nearest Airport

RDU

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

Keep track of Durham races

Create a free account to save races, pace plans, and your interests to your profile.

Races in Durham, NC

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Durham, North Carolina on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

18 races in Durham

October 2026 Durham, North Carolina Races

4 upcoming races in Durham, North Carolina in October.
Oct
25
Sun
RunningTrail Running
Tough as Trails Race Series
Eno River State Park, Uwharrie National Forest, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Durham, NC
Avg 66° / 44°·335 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Trail RunningRunning
Eno River Run
Eno River State Park (Fews Ford Access Area), Durham, NC
10K
Avg 66° / 44°·335 ft city elevation
Oct
30
Fri
Running
Costumes & Cardio 5K
737 9th St #230, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 65° / 42°·335 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Extra Mile Backyard Ultra
2805 Meridian Parkway in Durham, North Carolina, Durham, NC
2 Mile / 3K · 4 Mile · 10K · 50 Mile
Avg 72° / 48°·335 ft city elevation

November 2026 Durham, North Carolina Races

4 upcoming races in Durham, North Carolina in November.
Nov–Dec
1–6
Sun–Sun
Running
Mini-Milers: Fall/Winter 2026
5321 State Rd 1114, Durham, NC
Avg 64° / 41°·335 ft city elevation
Nov
8
Sun
Running
Jodi 5K Run & Walk
1639 University Dr, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 62° / 39°·335 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
The 17th Annual Durham Academy Turkey Trot
Durham Academy, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 60° / 37°·335 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
TROSA Turkey Trot 5K
1820 James Street, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 57° / 35°·335 ft city elevation

December 2026 Durham, North Carolina Races

3 upcoming races in Durham, North Carolina in December.
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Jingle Bell LEAP 5K
Mile 0 of the American Tobacco Trail - Miracle League Field, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 53° / 33°·335 ft city elevation
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk
6807 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 55° / 35°·335 ft city elevation
Dec
30
Wed
Running
Fifty 5Ks Finisher Party - FINALE!
6807 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 52° / 33°·335 ft city elevation

January 2027 Durham, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Durham, North Carolina in January.
Jan
11
Mon
Running
RunBuds 2026
202 W NC Highway 54, Durham, NC
Avg 51° / 32°·335 ft city elevation

February 2027 Durham, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Durham, North Carolina in February.
Feb
27
Sat
Running
Duke Time for Time 5K Color Run
Duke East Campus Lawn, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 55° / 33°·335 ft city elevation

April 2027 Durham, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Durham, North Carolina in April.
Apr
11
Sun
Trail RunningRunning
Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge
Riverside High School, Durham, NC
Half Marathon · 50K
Avg 69° / 45°·335 ft city elevation
Apr
23–25
Fri–Sun
Running
2027 Note in the Pocket 5k Rundie & Kids Fun Run - Durham County
100 3rd Fork Rd, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 72° / 48°·335 ft city elevation

May 2027 Durham, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Durham, North Carolina in May.
May
1
Sat
Running
Garmin Marathon Durham
409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 73° / 49°·335 ft city elevation
May
15
Sat
Running
Lookin For A Cure Raleigh/Durham
Bull City Running Company, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 76° / 55°·335 ft city elevation

September 2027 Durham, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Durham, North Carolina in September.
Sep
18
Sat
Running
I AM Too Sexy 5K
602 Blackwell St, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 79° / 60°·335 ft city elevation

Races near Durham

Nov
12–15
Thu–Sun
Running
Kilometers For The Kids 10K, 5K and Fun Run
9 miles awayUNC Campus / Old Well, Chapel Hill, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 64° / 40°·490 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Leesville Community Turkey Trot
10 miles away12201 New Leesville Blvd, Raleigh, NC
5K
Avg 59° / 38°·286 ft city elevation
Nov
8–13
Sun–Fri
Running
Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education
11 miles awayBynum Hall, Chapel Hill, NC
5K
Avg 65° / 41°·490 ft city elevation
Apr–May
25–2
Sun–Sun
Trail RunningRunning
Philosopher's Way Trail Runs - 10 mile and 7 kilometer
11 miles away122 Municipal Drive, Chapel Hill, NC
10 Mile
Avg 75° / 51°·490 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
RunningTrail Running
Birds of a Feather Trail Trot
11 miles away161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC
2 Mile / 3K · 5K · 10K
Avg 59° / 37°·490 ft city elevation
Nov
28
Sat
RunningTrail Running
Leftovers Trail Run
11 miles away161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC
5K · 10K
Avg 58° / 37°·490 ft city elevation
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction
11 miles away160 Woodland Grove Lane, Chapel Hill, NC
5K
Avg 57° / 36°·490 ft city elevation
Jan
31
Sun
Running
Occoneechee Mountain Challenge 10 Mile Race
12 miles awayHistoric Occoneechee Speedway Track, 320 Elizabeth Brady Road, Hillsborough, NC
10 Mile
Avg 52° / 31°·538 ft city elevation
Nov
8–15
Sun–Sun
Running
Solar Strides 5K
12 miles away230 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC
5K
Avg 65° / 40°·490 ft city elevation
Dec
6
Sun
Running
Running of the Elves
12 miles awayDowntown Hillsborough, Hillsborough, NC
1 Mile
Avg 55° / 34°·538 ft city elevation
Feb
21
Sun
Running
Occoneechee Speedway Relay
12 miles awayHistoric Occoneechee Speedway, Hillsborough, NC
Half Marathon
Avg 55° / 33°·538 ft city elevation
Nov
7–8
Sat–Sun
Running
Franklin All Nighter
12 miles away100 S. Columbia St., Chapel Hill, NC
1 Mile
Avg 65° / 40°·490 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Durham, North Carolina?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 18 upcoming races in Durham, North Carolina, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Durham?
Durham hosts running and trail running races.
Is there a race season in Durham?
Races in Durham 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 October and November.
What race distances can you find in Durham?
Upcoming races in Durham cover distances including 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 4 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, and 50 Mile.
What other cities near Durham have races?
Nearby race cities include Chapel Hill and Raleigh.