North Carolina Running calendar 2025-2026

Header image

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!

November 2025
Nov
28
Friday

Winterfest 5k - Mill Spring

5 km
Nov
29
Saturday

The Derby 50K - Ellerbe, NC

Trail Run 50 km
Nov
29
Saturday

Turkey Chase - Cary

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 13 mi
December 2025
Dec
5-6
Fr - Sa

Shakori 40 Running Festival

Trail Run 4 mi 40 km 40 mi
Dec
6-9
Sa - Tu

Trail to Tryon Holiday Half

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Dec
6
Saturday

Ugly Sweater Run

5 km 10 km
Dec
6
Saturday

Jingle Bell Rockin' Run

5 km
Dec
6
Saturday

Lake Norman State Park Trail Race

Trail Run 30 km 50 km
Dec
13
Saturday

Beast Of The East 100

Trail Run 13 mi 26 mi ... 100 km 100 mi
Dec
13
Saturday

Sock It To Me Santa

5 km
Dec
13
Saturday

Cape Fear Holiday Run

Backyard Ultra 3 hr 6 hr 9 hr
Dec
13
Saturday

10k at Green Hills County Park

5 km 10 km
Dec
13
Saturday

Run at the Rock - Half Marathon

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 13 mi
Dec
20
Saturday

Cousin Eddie's Christmas Run

5 km
Dec
20
Saturday

Lake Norman Half Marathon

5 km 13 mi
Dec
27
Saturday

Half Marathon at Clawson-Burnley Park

5 km 10 km 15 km 13 mi
Dec
31
Wednesday

Noon Year's Eve 5K

5 km
Articles
Garmin Forerunner Review: Garmin Forerunner Series 2024
Stride with Confidence: A Comprehensive Guide to Saucony Running Shoes
Essential Running Form Techniques for Enhanced Performance and Injury Prevention