Upcoming Races in Hillsborough

Endurance Grid lists 6 races in Hillsborough, North Carolina, from November 2026 to April 2027.

6
Races
2
Sports

Racing in Hillsborough

The Hillsborough race calendar is busiest in November, January, and February. 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 8K / 5 Mile, 1 Mile, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, and 5K.

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.

City Elevation

538 ft

Nearest Airport

RDU

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Hillsborough, NC

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6 races in Hillsborough

November 2026 Hillsborough, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Hillsborough, North Carolina in November.
Nov
22
Sun
Trail RunningRunning
Winter Trail Program Open House and Altra Demo
625 Virginia Cates Rd, Hillsborough, NC
8K / 5 Mile
Avg 78° / 57°·538 ft city elevation
Nov
22
Sun
Trail RunningRunning
Winter Trail Program Open House and Altra Demo
625 Virginia Cates Rd, Hillsborough, NC
Avg 59° / 37°·538 ft city elevation

December 2026 Hillsborough, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Hillsborough, North Carolina in December.
Dec
6
Sun
Running
Running of the Elves
Downtown Hillsborough, Hillsborough, NC
1 Mile
Avg 55° / 34°·538 ft city elevation

January 2027 Hillsborough, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Hillsborough, North Carolina in January.
Jan
31
Sun
Running
Occoneechee Mountain Challenge 10 Mile Race
Historic Occoneechee Speedway Track, 320 Elizabeth Brady Road, Hillsborough, NC
10 Mile
Avg 52° / 31°·538 ft city elevation

February 2027 Hillsborough, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Hillsborough, North Carolina in February.
Feb
21
Sun
Running
Occoneechee Speedway Relay
Historic Occoneechee Speedway, Hillsborough, NC
Half Marathon
Avg 55° / 33°·538 ft city elevation

April 2027 Hillsborough, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Hillsborough, North Carolina in April.
Apr
3
Sat
Running
Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K
Eno River Brewing, Hillsborough, NC
5K
Avg 68° / 44°·538 ft city elevation

Races near Hillsborough

Nov
21
Sat
Running
17th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Run
6 miles awayCamp Chestnut Ridge, Efland, NC
1 Mile · 4 Mile · 8 Mile
Avg 59° / 37°
Nov
14
Sat
Running
The 17th Annual Durham Academy Turkey Trot
9 miles awayDurham Academy, Durham, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 60° / 37°·335 ft city elevation
Feb
27
Sat
Running
Duke Time for Time 5K Color Run
9 miles awayDuke East Campus Lawn, Durham, NC
5K
Avg 55° / 33°·335 ft city elevation
Apr
11
Sun
Trail RunningRunning
Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge
9 miles awayRiverside High School, Durham, NC
Half Marathon · 50K
Avg 69° / 45°·335 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
RunningTrail Running
Birds of a Feather Trail Trot
9 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
9 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
9 miles away160 Woodland Grove Lane, Chapel Hill, NC
5K
Avg 57° / 36°·490 ft city elevation
Dec
19
Sat
Running
MOTM and MWC Reindeer Run 5K
10 miles away107 E. Clay Street, Mebane, NC
5K
Avg 52° / 32°
Apr
23
Fri
Running
Mebane Dogwood Festival Family 5K
10 miles away312 W. Clay St, Mebane, NC
5K
Avg 75° / 48°
Mar
6
Sat
Running
St. Paul Village Community Walk & 5K Run
10 miles away900 Old Fayetteville Road, Chapel Hill, NC
5K
Avg 59° / 35°·490 ft city elevation
Jul
4
Sun
Running
Four on the Fourth
11 miles awayMcDougle Middle School, Chapel Hill, NC
4 Mile
Avg 90° / 69°·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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Hillsborough, North Carolina?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 6 upcoming races in Hillsborough, North Carolina, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough hosts running and trail running races.
Is there a race season in Hillsborough?
Races in Hillsborough 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 January.
What race distances can you find in Hillsborough?
Upcoming races in Hillsborough cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, 10 Mile, and Half Marathon.
What other cities near Hillsborough have races?
Nearby race cities include Durham and Chapel Hill.