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Compare 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon races in North Carolina. Browse 8 cities for upcoming dates, course information and registration. Every event welcomes runners and walkers.

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North Carolina Races

Compare 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon races in North Carolina. Browse 8 cities for upcoming dates, course information and registration. Browse upcoming race dates, city locations, race themes, medal events, and registration links for US Road Running events near you across North Carolina.

Upcoming Races 127

Current US Road Running races listed in North Carolina.

Race Cities 8

Active race locations are listed below with links to city-specific race pages.

Next Race 2026-10-10

Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41)

Find 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon Races Near You in North Carolina

US Road Running hosts walker-friendly races near you in North Carolina with themed finisher medals and race options that may include 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon. Use this page as a focused US Road Running race calendar for the state, with direct links into each active race city.

Use the race listings below to compare dates and locations, then choose a city for a dedicated local race page with direct registration links.

North Carolina Race Cities

Boone, North Carolina races 6 Charlotte, North Carolina races 20 Concord, North Carolina races 15 Hickory, North Carolina races 6 Raleigh, North Carolina races 28 Rocky Mount, North Carolina races 11 Wilmington, North Carolina races 16 Winston-Salem, North Carolina races 25

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (22) in Raleigh, NC on 2027-05-29

Sat, May 29, 2027

Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (22)

2027-05-29

Raleigh, NC

5K Half Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (22) in Concord, NC on 2027-05-29

Sat, May 29, 2027

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (22)

2027-05-29

Concord, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (23) in Wilmington, NC on 2027-06-05

Sat, June 5, 2027

Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (23)

2027-06-05

Wilmington, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (23) in Rocky Mount, NC on 2027-06-05

Sat, June 5, 2027

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (23)

2027-06-05

Rocky Mount, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Luau 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (24) in Raleigh, NC on 2027-06-12

Sat, June 12, 2027

Luau 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (24)

2027-06-12

Raleigh, NC

5K 10K

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (24) in Winston-Salem, NC on 2027-06-12

Sat, June 12, 2027

Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (24)

2027-06-12

Winston-Salem, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (24) in Concord, NC on 2027-06-12

Sat, June 12, 2027

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (24)

2027-06-12

Concord, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Squirrel 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (25) in Raleigh, NC on 2027-06-19

Sat, June 19, 2027

Squirrel 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (25)

2027-06-19

Raleigh, NC

5K Half Marathon

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Squirrel 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (25) in Wilmington, NC on 2027-06-19

Sat, June 19, 2027

Squirrel 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (25)

2027-06-19

Wilmington, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (25) in Charlotte, NC on 2027-06-19

Sat, June 19, 2027

Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (25)

2027-06-19

Charlotte, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (25) in Winston-Salem, NC on 2027-06-19

Sat, June 19, 2027

Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (25)

2027-06-19

Winston-Salem, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (26) in Charlotte, NC on 2027-06-26

Sat, June 26, 2027

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (26)

2027-06-26

Charlotte, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (27) in Rocky Mount, NC on 2027-07-03

Sat, July 3, 2027

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (27)

2027-07-03

Rocky Mount, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Eagle 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (28) in Raleigh, NC on 2027-07-10

Sat, July 10, 2027

Eagle 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (28)

2027-07-10

Raleigh, NC

5K 10K

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (28) in Concord, NC on 2027-07-10

Sat, July 10, 2027

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (28)

2027-07-10

Concord, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28) in Winston-Salem, NC on 2027-07-10

Sat, July 10, 2027

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)

2027-07-10

Winston-Salem, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (29) in Raleigh, NC on 2027-07-17

Sat, July 17, 2027

Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (29)

2027-07-17

Raleigh, NC

5K Half Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29) in Winston-Salem, NC on 2027-07-17

Sat, July 17, 2027

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)

2027-07-17

Winston-Salem, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (31) in Raleigh, NC on 2027-07-31

Sat, July 31, 2027

Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (31)

2027-07-31

Raleigh, NC

5K Half Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (31) in Concord, NC on 2027-07-31

Sat, July 31, 2027

Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (31)

2027-07-31

Concord, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (32) in Rocky Mount, NC on 2027-08-07

Sat, August 7, 2027

Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (32)

2027-08-07

Rocky Mount, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33) in Raleigh, NC on 2027-08-14

Sat, August 14, 2027

Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33)

2027-08-14

Raleigh, NC

5K Half Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (33) in Concord, NC on 2027-08-14

Sat, August 14, 2027

Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (33)

2027-08-14

Concord, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (33) in Winston-Salem, NC on 2027-08-14

Sat, August 14, 2027

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (33)

2027-08-14

Winston-Salem, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Luau 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35) in Raleigh, NC on 2027-08-21

Sat, August 21, 2027

Luau 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35)

2027-08-21

Raleigh, NC

5K Half Marathon

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (34) in Winston-Salem, NC on 2027-08-21

Sat, August 21, 2027

Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (34)

2027-08-21

Winston-Salem, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36) in Rocky Mount, NC on 2027-09-04

Sat, September 4, 2027

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)

2027-09-04

Rocky Mount, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Squirrel 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37) in Raleigh, NC on 2027-09-11

Sat, September 11, 2027

Squirrel 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37)

2027-09-11

Raleigh, NC

5K 10K

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (37) in Winston-Salem, NC on 2027-09-11

Sat, September 11, 2027

Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (37)

2027-09-11

Winston-Salem, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38) in Raleigh, NC on 2027-09-18

Sat, September 18, 2027

Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38)

2027-09-18

Raleigh, NC

5K Half Marathon

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38) in Winston-Salem, NC on 2027-09-18

Sat, September 18, 2027

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)

2027-09-18

Winston-Salem, NC

5K 10K Half Marathon

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North Carolina Race FAQ

How do I find 5K and 10K races near me in North Carolina?

Use this North Carolina race page to compare the current 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon schedule. Choose a city or race listing for current dates, finisher medal details, and registration links.

Where does US Road Running host races in North Carolina?

US Road Running hosts races in North Carolina cities listed on this page. Select a city or race listing to view current dates and registration details.

What race distances are available in North Carolina?

US Road Running races in North Carolina can include 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon options. Distances vary by location and race date.

Are North Carolina races walker friendly?

Yes. US Road Running events welcome runners and walkers, with family-friendly race settings and finisher medals.

When are US Road Running races held in North Carolina?

Most US Road Running races are held on Saturdays, with select holiday race dates such as Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

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