Upcoming Races in Morganton

Endurance Grid lists 5 races in Morganton, North Carolina, from September 2026 to May 2027.

5
Races
2
Sports

Host City

About Morganton, NC

Population

17,541

as of 2023

City Elevation

1,157 ft

Nearest Airport

AVL

Asheville Regional Airport

Major Hub

CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Morganton, NC

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5 races in Morganton

September 2026 Morganton, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Morganton, North Carolina in September.
Sep
19
Sat
Running
Patriot 5K
400 Independence Blvd, Morganton, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 79° / 58°·1,157 ft city elevation

October 2026 Morganton, North Carolina Races

3 upcoming races in Morganton, North Carolina in October.
Oct
10
Sat
Running
5K Zombie Run & One Mile Spooky Family Fun Run
102 East Union Street, Morganton, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 73° / 49°·1,157 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run
4668 Burkemont Road, Morganton, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 73° / 49°·1,157 ft city elevation
Oct
30
Fri
Running
Goblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCC
1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC
5K
Avg 66° / 40°·1,157 ft city elevation

May 2027 Morganton, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Morganton, North Carolina in May.
May
15
Sat
Obstacle Course
The Bear Crawl OCR
5372 Roy McGalliard Ave, Morganton, NC
Avg 78° / 53°·1,157 ft city elevation

Just Outside Morganton

Races near Morganton

50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace
Sat, Aug 8
312 Massel Avenue, Valdese, NC
8 mi away
Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026
Sat, Sep 19
7321 NC-126 (Paddy Creek Area) NEW VISITOR CENTER, Nebo, NC
13 mi away
SwimRun Lake James
Sat, Apr 24
Lake James State Park, Nebo, NC
13 mi away
Dirty Santa Trail Run
Sat, Dec 12
1050 Zacks Fork Rd., Lenoir, NC
15 mi away
Southern Sundown 4 Miler
Sat, Aug 15
Hosted By Liquid Roots Brewing Project, Lenoir, NC
15 mi away
Bigfoot Dash 5K
Sat, Aug 29
209 Robert Street, Marion, NC
17 mi away
Sgt. Ruff's Color Run
Sat, Nov 7
1050 Zacks Fork Rd, Lenoir, NC
18 mi away
HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race
Sat, Oct 17
2500 Clement Blvd. NW, Hickory, NC
18 mi away
Ninja 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (31)
Sat, Aug 1
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC
19 mi away
Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (36)
Sat, Sep 5
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC
19 mi away
Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (40)
Sat, Oct 3
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC
19 mi away
Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (45)
Sat, Nov 7
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC
19 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Morganton, North Carolina?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 5 upcoming races in Morganton, North Carolina, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Morganton?+
Morganton hosts obstacle course and running races.
Is there a race season in Morganton?+
Races in Morganton 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 May.
What race distances can you find in Morganton?+
Upcoming races in Morganton cover distances including 1 Mile and 5K.
What other cities near Morganton have races?+
Nearby race cities include Hickory.