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

Half Marathons Marathons Trail Runs Triathlons
December 2025
Dec
6
Sa

Lake Norman State Park Trail Race

Trail Run 30 km 50 km
Dec
6
Sa

Ugly Sweater Run

5 km 10 km
Dec
6
Sa

Trail to Tryon Holiday Half

5 km 10 km Half Marathon
Dec
6
Sa

Jingle Bell Rockin' Run

5 km
Dec
6
Sa

US Road Running - Hickory

3 mi 13 mi
Dec
6
Sa

Mistletoe Run

5 km Half Marathon
Dec
6
Sa

Raleigh Holiday Half Marathon

Half Marathon
Dec
6
Sa

Into the Woods 5K

5 km
Dec
6
Sa

Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival

Backyard Ultra 3 hr 6 hr 12 hr
Dec
6
Sa

Krueger Reindeer Romp

5 km
Dec
6
Sa

Santa Beach Run 5K

5 km
Dec
6
Sa

Robeson County Holiday 5k

5 km
Dec
6
Sa

Reindeer Stampede 5k

5 km
Dec
6
Sa

Green Beret Jingle Jog

5 km 10 km
Dec
6
Sa

US Road Running - Charlotte

5 km 10 km Half Marathon
Dec
6
Sa

Wilmington Historic Half

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Dec
6
Sa

Jingle Bell Run - Cary

5 km
Dec
6
Sa

Randolph County Young Life Winter Sprinter

5 km
Dec
6
Sa

Freeze Your Buns Run

5 km
Dec
6
Sa

The Warrior's Path 10k

3 mi 6 mi