North Carolina Obstacle Race Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best obstacle runs in North Carolina for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 518 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in North Carolina below and join the running community at these great events!

June 2026
Jun
13
Saturday

Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club

5 km
Jun
13
Saturday

Wicked Root 50k

Trail Run 5 km 50 km
Jun
13
Saturday

Healthy Achievement 8K Run | Walk

8 km
Jun
14
Sunday

Rad Half Marathon

6 mi 13 mi
Jun
27
Saturday

Hollis Hills Farm Revival

Trail Run 5 mi 25 km 50 km
July 2026
Jul
4
Saturday

Firecracker 5K - Bryson City

5 km
Jul
4
Saturday

Dirty Grass Soul Rockin' and Running 5k

5 km
Jul
4
Saturday

Asheville Independence Day 5K

5 km
Jul
11
Saturday

Coon Dog Day 5k

5 km
Jul
25
Saturday

The Sweaty Backyard Cox Ultra

Backyard Ultra 4 mi
August 2026
Aug
1-2
Sa - Su

Asheville Spartan Event Weekend

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km
Aug
8
Saturday

Ohana Mud Run

Obstacle Run
Aug
15
Saturday

Black Copperhead Sting 50k

Trail Run 5 km 25 km 50 km
September 2026
Sep
6
Sunday

Not A Sprint Ultra Races

Trail Run 3 hr 6 hr 12 hr
Sep
12
Saturday

Outer Banks Triathlon

Triathlon
October 2026
Oct
3
Saturday

Oktoberfest Half Marathon

5 km Half Marathon
Oct
24
Saturday

Run Ocean Isle Beach

5 km 10 km Half Marathon
March 2030
Mar
30
Saturday

David Gordon RaceDay Certification

5 km
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