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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 568 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
October 2026
Oct
18
Sunday

Cape Fear Marathon

13 mi 26 mi
Oct
24
Saturday

Run Ocean Isle Beach

5 km 10 km Half Marathon
Oct
24
Saturday

Dare to Scare 5k

5 km
Oct
24
Saturday

Emerald Isle Marathon

5 km Half Marathon Marathon
Oct
24
Saturday

Trick or Trail 5K - Hendersonville

Trail Run 5 km
Oct
31
Saturday

Seaboard Festival 5K

5 km
November 2026
Nov
7
Saturday

Tideland 24

Trail Run
March 2030
Mar
30
Saturday

David Gordon RaceDay Certification

5 km
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