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 613 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
6
Saturday

Ridge to Rails - Old Fort, NC

Trail Run 10 km 21 km 50 km
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
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
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
October 2026
Oct
24
Saturday

Run Ocean Isle Beach

5 km 10 km 21 km
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