Road running races in North Carolina, United States
Find road running races in North Carolina, United States. Compare 11 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include marathons, 5K races, 100K races and half marathons.
Events to explore include City of Oaks Marathon, Outer Banks Marathon and Novant Health Charlotte Marathon.
11 listed events · 11 with upcoming dates
Upcoming road running races
11 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
City of Oaks Marathon
USARaleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh November hometown marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Outer Banks Marathon
USAKitty Hawk, North Carolina
Outer Banks November coastal marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Novant Health Charlotte Marathon
USACharlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte November Queen City marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Greensboro Half Marathon
USAGreensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro November half marathon.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Running of the Lights
USAClemmons, North Carolina
A New Year midnight run and walk through the Festival of Lights at Tanglewood Park.
· 1.75M / 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Oak Island Marathon
USAOak Island, North Carolina
Oak Island February coastal marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Wrightsville Beach Marathon
USAWrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Wrightsville Beach February coastal marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cary Marathon
USACary, North Carolina
Cary March city marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Asheville Marathon
USAAsheville, North Carolina
Asheville March BQ marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Blackbeard’s Revenge 100 Ultra
USACorolla, North Carolina
Outer Banks ultra races with separate 100-mile and 100-kilometre starts.
· 100K / 100M · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Pig Pounder Brewery 5K
USAGreensboro, North Carolina
A five-kilometre race starting and finishing at Pig Pounder Brewery in Greensboro.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
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View full race archive (0) →Choosing a race in North Carolina
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Greensboro (2), Asheville (1), Cary (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about road running races in North Carolina
Which road running races are coming up in North Carolina, United States?
City of Oaks Marathon is listed for 1 November 2026. Outer Banks Marathon is listed for 8 November 2026. Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is listed for 14 November 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in North Carolina, United States?
Look for marathons, 5K races, 100K races and half marathons in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for North Carolina, United States?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.