North Carolina Running calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best running races in North Carolina for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 409 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in North Carolina below and join the running community at these great events!

March 2026
Mar
14
Saturday

Viking Dash - Charlotte, NC

4 mi 7 mi
Mar
14
Saturday

Llama Experience Ultra

Backyard Ultra 3 hr 6 hr 12 hr
Mar
21
Saturday

Asheville Marathon and Half

13 mi 26 mi
Mar
21
Saturday

Badwater Cape Fear

Trail Run 50 km 51 mi
April 2026
Apr
4-5
Sa - Su

Charlotte Spartan Event Weekend

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km
Apr
4
Saturday

New South Trail Marathon

Trail Run 13 mi 26 mi
Apr
11
Saturday

Leatherwood Marathon

Trail Run 10 mi 25 km ... 50 mi 100 mi
Apr
18-19
Sa - Su

Uforea

Trail Run 50 km 100 km
May 2026
May
2-3
Sa - Su

Fayetteville Spartan Trifecta Weekend

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km 21 km 50 km
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