Upcoming Races in Winston Salem

Endurance Grid lists 15 races in Winston Salem, North Carolina, from September 2026 to May 2027.

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Races
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The race calendar

Racing in Winston Salem

The Winston Salem race calendar is busiest in November, September, 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, 8 Mile, 10K, and Half Marathon, 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

250,887

as of 2023

City Elevation

834 ft

Nearest Airport

GSO

Piedmont Triad International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Winston Salem, NC

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15 races in Winston Salem

September 2026 Winston Salem, North Carolina Races

3 upcoming races in Winston Salem, North Carolina in September.
Sep
12
Sat
Running
Moonlight Madness 5K & Monster Mile
Bailey Park, Winston Salem, NC
1 Mile · 5K · 4 Mile
Avg 81° / 63°·834 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
Running
Miles for Maternal Mental Health 5K & Fun Run
285 Meadowlark Dr., Winston Salem, NC
Avg 77° / 58°·834 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
RunningTrail Running
     Salem Lake Trail Runs         30K/7 Mile/5K
Salem Lake Marina, Winston Salem, NC
5K
Avg 77° / 58°·834 ft city elevation

October 2026 Winston Salem, North Carolina Races

3 upcoming races in Winston Salem, North Carolina in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Running Scared 5K/13K - Winston Salem
Jamison Park, Winston Salem, NC
5K · 8 Mile
Avg 75° / 55°·834 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Ardmore RAH! 10K, 5K, Fun Run and Food Drive
1046 Miller Street, Winston Salem, NC
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 70° / 49°·834 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
The NCANA Run for Joy 5K
Jamison Park, Winston Salem, NC
5K
Avg 68° / 46°·834 ft city elevation

November 2026 Winston Salem, North Carolina Races

4 upcoming races in Winston Salem, North Carolina in November.
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5k
285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston Salem, NC
5K
Avg 63° / 41°·834 ft city elevation
Nov
13
Fri
Running
Friday The 13K - Winston Salem
Jamison Park, Winston Salem, NC
5K · 8 Mile
Avg 61° / 40°·834 ft city elevation
Nov
15
Sun
Running
Stroll Into Light
Mount Tabor High School Track, Winston Salem, NC
2 Mile / 3K
Avg 61° / 35°·834 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Turkey Strut 5K
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, Winston Salem, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 57° / 37°·834 ft city elevation

December 2026 Winston Salem, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Winston Salem, North Carolina in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Mistletoe Run
William G White, Jr. Family YMCA, Winston Salem, NC
1 Mile · 5K · Half Marathon
Avg 54° / 35°·834 ft city elevation

January 2027 Winston Salem, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Winston Salem, North Carolina in January.
Jan
8–9
Fri–Sat
Running
Frosty Fifty Trail Races 5K|12.5K|25K|50K|50K Relay
815 Salem Lake Road, Winston Salem, NC
5K · 50K
Avg 49° / 31°·834 ft city elevation
Jan
23
Sat
Running
49 Miles of HOPE 5k/10k/49 Miler/Relay/Fun Run
HOPE of Winston Salem, Winston Salem, NC
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 50 Mile
Avg 49° / 31°·834 ft city elevation

April 2027 Winston Salem, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Winston Salem, North Carolina in April.
Apr
3
Sat
Running
CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K
638 West 4th Street, Winston Salem, NC
1 Mile · 5K · Half Marathon
Avg 67° / 45°·834 ft city elevation

May 2027 Winston Salem, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Winston Salem, North Carolina in May.
May
29
Sat
Running
5K Walk to SOAR
1790 Quarry Rd, Winston Salem, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 81° / 61°·834 ft city elevation

Just Outside Winston Salem

Races near Winston Salem

Jingle Jog 5K
Sat, Dec 19
Fiddlin' Fish Brewing, Winston-Salem, NC
3 mi away
St Leo - Run Leo 5K, 10K, and John Hanson Fun Run
Sat, Mar 13
333 Springdale Ave, Winston-Salem, NC
3 mi away
Black Friday Relays Leftover Race
Fri, Nov 27
815 Salem Lake Road, Winston-Salem, NC
3 mi away
Feet for the Street 5K & 7 Miler
Sat, Apr 24
1001 Salem Lake Road, Winston-Salem, NC
3 mi away
Fall Half Marathon Training 2026
Tue, Sep 15
278 Harvey Street, Winston-Salem, NC
3 mi away
Deacon Dash for Down Syndrome
Sat, Mar 20
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, Winston-Salem, NC
5 mi away
Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K
Sat, Jul 17
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, Winston-Salem, NC
5 mi away
$5K - September
Tue, Sep 8
Jamison Park, Winston-Salem, NC
6 mi away
Angel Run
Sat, Apr 24
Jamison Park, Winston-Salem, NC
6 mi away
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)
Sat, Sep 19
285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston-Salem, NC
7 mi away
Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (41)
Sat, Oct 10
285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston-Salem, NC
7 mi away
Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (42)
Sat, Oct 17
285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston-Salem, NC
7 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Winston Salem, North Carolina?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 15 upcoming races in Winston Salem, North Carolina, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Winston Salem?
Winston Salem hosts running and trail running races.
Is there a race season in Winston Salem?
Races in Winston Salem 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 September.
What race distances can you find in Winston Salem?
Upcoming races in Winston Salem cover distances including 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 4 Mile, 10K, 8 Mile, Half Marathon, 50K, and more.
What other cities near Winston Salem have races?
Nearby race cities include Winston-Salem.