Upcoming Races in Jacksonville

Endurance Grid lists 11 races in Jacksonville, North Carolina, from October 2026 to June 2027.

11
Races
2
Sports

Racing in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville race calendar is busiest in November, March, and October. 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, and 15K.

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

73,507

as of 2023

City Elevation

18 ft

Nearest Airport

OAJ

Albert J Ellis Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Jacksonville, NC

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11 races in Jacksonville

October 2026 Jacksonville, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Jacksonville, North Carolina in October.
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Miles for Mammos 5K Run/Walk
100 Recreation Lane, Jacksonville, NC
5K
Avg 75° / 54°·18 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®
100 Recreation Ln, Jacksonville, NC
1 Mile
Avg 73° / 51°·18 ft city elevation

November 2026 Jacksonville, North Carolina Races

3 upcoming races in Jacksonville, North Carolina in November.
Nov
7
Sat
RunningTrail Running
The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run
Hines Farm & Stables, Jacksonville, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 69° / 46°·18 ft city elevation
Nov
22
Sun
Running
Merry Fitness 5k
135 Batting Cage Trail, Jacksonville, NC
5K
Avg 65° / 40°·18 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Onslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot 2026
100 Recreation Lane, Jacksonville, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 63° / 42°·18 ft city elevation

December 2026 Jacksonville, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Jacksonville, North Carolina in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC
903 Henderson Drive Jacksonville, Jacksonville, NC
5K
Avg 61° / 40°·18 ft city elevation

January 2027 Jacksonville, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Jacksonville, North Carolina in January.
Jan
23
Sat
Running
Beat the Bridge 10k/5k
50 Court St, Jacksonville, NC
5K · 10K
Avg 56° / 35°·18 ft city elevation

February 2027 Jacksonville, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Jacksonville, North Carolina in February.
Feb
13
Sat
Running
CUPID DASH 5K/10K
100 Recreation Lane, Jacksonville, NC
5K · 10K
Avg 58° / 34°·18 ft city elevation

March 2027 Jacksonville, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Jacksonville, North Carolina in March.
Mar
6
Sat
Running
Ainsley's Angels 13th Annual Run With Your Heart 5K/10K/15K
421 Court Street, Jacksonville, NC
5K · 10K · 15K
Avg 64° / 41°·18 ft city elevation
Mar
20
Sat
Trail RunningRunning
USAA Frogman 5K Trail Run
7150 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC
Avg 60° / 35°·18 ft city elevation

June 2027 Jacksonville, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Jacksonville, North Carolina in June.
Jun
6
Sun
Running
Stars & Strides 5k
815 New Bridge St, Jacksonville, NC
5K
Avg 85° / 66°·18 ft city elevation

Races near Jacksonville

Oct
30–31
Fri–Sat
Running
Hallow-Run: Escape the Horde 5K
4 miles awayTrail Head across the street from Marston Pavilion, Camp Lejeune, NC
5K
Avg 71° / 49°·14 ft city elevation
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Reindeer Stampede 5k/Fun Run
14 miles away302 South Wilmington St, Richlands, NC
5K
Avg 59° / 36°
Oct
24–27
Sat–Tue
Running
Surf to Sound 5K
18 miles awaySoundside Park, Surf City, NC
5K
Avg 72° / 50°
Mar
26–27
Fri–Sat
Running
Sledgehammer Beach Run
19 miles away2950 Island Drive, N Topsail Beach, NC
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 66° / 43°
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Cape Carteret Turkey Trot
20 miles away300 Taylor Notion Rd., Cape Carteret, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 63° / 40°
Feb
27
Sat
Triathlon
Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon
20 miles away300 Taylor Notion Rd, Cape Carteret, NC
Sprint
Avg 59° / 38°
Oct
17
Sat
Running
The OMKC Non-Runners Run or Go the Extra Mile for the Military Kids
22 miles away14201 NC-50, Surf City, NC
Avg 74° / 53°
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
22 miles away9003 Louise Ave., Emerald Isle, NC
5K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 72° / 51°·20 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot
28 miles awayHampstead Kiwanis Park, Hampstead, NC
2 Mile / 3K · 8K / 5 Mile
Avg 64° / 42°·28 ft city elevation
Dec
3
Thu
Running
Jingle Bell Trot
30 miles away3712 Canterbury Road, Trent Woods, NC
5K
Avg 61° / 41°
Nov
26
Thu
Running
TWIN RIVERS YMCA Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
31 miles away401 Taberna Way, New Bern, NC
5K · 10K
Avg 63° / 40°·13 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
The Barley Chase
32 miles away230 Chatham St, Newport, NC
5K · 10K
Avg 73° / 53°·32 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Jacksonville, North Carolina?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 11 upcoming races in Jacksonville, North Carolina, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville hosts running and trail running races.
Is there a race season in Jacksonville?
Races in Jacksonville 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 March.
What race distances can you find in Jacksonville?
Upcoming races in Jacksonville cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, and 15K.
What other cities near Jacksonville have races?
Nearby race cities include New Bern.