Upcoming Running Races in North Carolina

Endurance Grid lists 686 running races in North Carolina, from September 2026 to October 2027 across 221 cities.

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Running Races in North Carolina

The running race calendar in North Carolina is busiest in October, November, and September, with races most often in Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Durham.

What running races are

Organized running races are one of the most accessible entry points into endurance sports. There’s a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line. Distances run from 1-mile fun runs and 5Ks up through the 10K, half marathon, and marathon.

Most races are timed and chip-scored, with a mass or wave start and aid stations along the course. Big-city races keep the noise going the whole way; smaller races give you long stretches where it’s just you and the miles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many running races are in North Carolina?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 686 upcoming running races in North Carolina across 221 cities, from September 2026 to October 2027.
What running distances are offered in North Carolina?
Running races in North Carolina include 1 Mile, 10 Mile, 100 Mile, 100K, 10K, 15K, 1K, 2 Mile / 3K, and more distances.
When is running season in North Carolina?
Running season in North Carolina runs spring through fall. Of the upcoming running races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and November.
Which North Carolina cities have running races?
Running races in North Carolina are held in Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Durham, Wilmington, Cary, Greenville, Winston Salem, Concord, and Winston-Salem, plus 211 other cities.

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