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 517 exciting races across the state. Find your next race in North Carolina below and join the running community at these great events!

May 2025
May
18
Sunday

Biltmore Kiwanis Classic 15k

5 km 15 km
May
18
Sunday

Mental Health Matters 5k

5 km
May
24
Saturday

Half Marathon at Clark's Creek Greenway

13 mi
May
24
Saturday

Beautiful Feet 10K

5 km 10 km
May
24
Saturday

Half Marathon at Clawson-Burnley Park

5 km 10 km 15 km 13 mi
May
24
Saturday

Capture the Flags Ultra

Trail Run 6 hr 12 hr
May
26
Monday

Memorial Day Waffle House 10K

5 km
May
31
Saturday

Sunshine 5K

5 km
May
31
Saturday

Triangle Sprint

Triathlon
May
31
Saturday

Running of the Bulls 8K

8 km
May
31
Saturday

PFS Brunch Run

5 km
May
31
Saturday

Savage Race - Charlotte

Obstacle Run 3 mi 7 mi
May
31
Saturday

Chip Seaver Memorial Rooster Run 5K

5 km
May
31
Saturday

Center for Family Violence Prevention 5K

5 km
May
31
Saturday

The Fire & Freedom 5K Run/Walk

5 km
June 2025
Jun
7
Saturday

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

5 km
Jun
7
Saturday

Flying Squirrel 10 Miler

10 mi
Jun
7
Saturday

Lake Norman Forest Run

5 km 13 mi
Jun
7
Saturday

Glow Run New Bern

5 km
Jun
7
Saturday

Run With The Bears

5 km
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