Marathons in North Carolina, United States
78 upcoming races are listed in North Carolina, including 23 marathons, 60 half marathons and 30 ultras. The next is Novant Health Charlotte Marathon on November 14, 2026.
November has the most races. Race pages link the official source where we have one. Confirm dates and prices with the organizer before you register.
78
Races listed
23
Marathons
November
Busiest month
16 Jun
Last updated
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Common questions
When is the next race in North Carolina?
Novant Health Charlotte Marathon on November 14, 2026. The table above lists every upcoming race in date order.
Which months are busiest in North Carolina?
November (22), December (21), March (9), counting every upcoming race listed in North Carolina.
Which distances can I run in North Carolina?
The listed races include 23 marathons, 60 half marathons, 30 ultras, 33 10Ks and 43 5Ks. Many events offer more than one distance on the same day.
How do I confirm a race’s details?
Open the race page and check its provenance ledger, which shows where each fact came from. Then confirm the date, price and entry rules with the organizer before you register or book travel.
Spotted something wrong on this page?
Dates and prices move · tell us and we check the organizer’s source