Marathons in North Carolina, United States
123 upcoming races are listed in North Carolina, including 38 marathons, 98 half marathons and 40 ultras. The next is Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC on October 3, 2026.
October has the most races, and a typical entry costs $65–80. Race pages link the official source where we have one. Confirm dates and prices with the organizer before you register.
123
Races listed
38
Marathons
October
Busiest month
$65–80
Typical entry
16 Jun
Last updated
| Date | Race | City | Distances | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2026 24Oct 26 | Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K | Emerald Isle | 42.2K · 21.1K · 5K | - |
| 24 Oct 2026 24Oct 26 | Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC | Boone | 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K | - |
| 24 Oct 2026 24Oct 26 | Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC | Charlotte | 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K | - |
| 24 Oct 2026 24Oct 26 | Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026 | Ocean Isle Beach | 21.1K · 10K · 5K | - |
| 25 Oct 2026 25Oct 26 | RDC Marathon | Durham | 42.2K | - |
| 31 Oct 2026 31Oct 26 | Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC | Raleigh | 21.1K · 5K | - |
| 31 Oct 2026 31Oct 26 | Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC | Wilmington | 21.1K · 5K | - |
| 31 Oct 2026 31Oct 26 | Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC | Concord | 21.1K · 10K · 5K | - |
| 31 Oct 2026 31Oct 26 | Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC | Charlotte | 21.1K · 10K · 5K | - |
| 31 Oct 2026 31Oct 26 | The 25th Hour Endurance Run | Old Fort | 25 Hour | - |
| 31 Oct 2026 31Oct 26 | Viking Dash - Cape Fear | North Carolina | Ultra · 21.1K | - |
| 1 Nov 2026 01Nov 26 | City of Oaks Marathon Raleigh | Raleigh | 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K | $75–$110 |
| 1 Nov 2026 01Nov 26 | Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon | Raleigh | 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K | $70–$130 |
| 6 Nov 2026 06Nov 26 | Outer Banks Marathon Weekend | Manteo | 42.2K · 21.1K · 8K | $65–$120 |
| 7 Nov 2026 07Nov 26 | Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC | Hickory | 21.1K · 5K | - |
| 7 Nov 2026 07Nov 26 | Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC | Charlotte | 21.1K · 10K · 5K | - |
| 7 Nov 2026 07Nov 26 | Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC | Rocky Mount | 21.1K · 10K · 5K | - |
| 7 Nov 2026 07Nov 26 | OBX Marathon Outer Banks | Manteo | 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K | $85–$125 |
| 8 Nov 2026 08Nov 26 | Cape Fear River Run | Fayetteville | 19.3 Miler · 21.1K · 10K | - |
| 8 Nov 2026 08Nov 26 | Outer Banks Marathon | Kill Devil Hills | 42.2K | - |
| 8 Nov 2026 08Nov 26 | Trail to Tryon | North Carolina | Ultra · 21.1K | - |
| 14 Nov 2026 14Nov 26 | Bank of America Charlotte Marathon | Charlotte | 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K | $80–$120 |
| 14 Nov 2026 14Nov 26 | Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC | Winston-Salem | 21.1K · 10K · 5K | - |
| 14 Nov 2026 14Nov 26 | Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC | Concord | 42.2K · 21.1K · 10K | - |
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Common questions
When is the next race in North Carolina?
Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC on October 3, 2026. The table above lists every upcoming race in date order.
Which months are busiest in North Carolina?
October (36), November (32), December (21), counting every upcoming race listed in North Carolina.
Which distances can I run in North Carolina?
The listed races include 38 marathons, 98 half marathons, 40 ultras, 54 10Ks and 72 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.
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