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
| Date | Race | City | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2027 06Feb 27 | Uwharrie Mountain Run | Ophir | 40 Miler |
| 13 Feb 2027 13Feb 27 | Run Oak Island | Oak Island | Ultra · 42.2K · 21.1K |
| 14 Feb 2027 14Feb 27 | Valentine's Heartbreaker Marathon & Relay | Greensboro | 42.2K · Relay |
| 26 Feb 2027 26Feb 27 | Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon | Wilmington | 42.2K · 21.1K · 5K |
| 27 Feb 2027 27Feb 27 | Ellerbe Marathon | Ellerbe | 42.2K · 21.1K |
| 27 Feb 2027 27Feb 27 | Wilmington Marathon | Wilmington | 42.2K · 21.1K |
| 28 Feb 2027 28Feb 27 | Semi-Marathon de Charlotte Corporate Cup | North Carolina | Ultra · 21.1K |
| 6 Mar 2027 06Mar 27 | The TarDevil 30 Mile Bushwhack | Chapel Hill | 30 Miler · 30M |
| 7 Mar 2027 07Mar 27 | Cary Greenways Half-Marathon | Cary | 21.1K · 10K · 5K |
| 13 Mar 2027 13Mar 27 | Asheville Marathon and Half | North Carolina | Ultra · 42.2K · 21.1K |
| 13 Mar 2027 13Mar 27 | Run Stubborn 25k and 50k | Fayetteville | 50K · 25K |
| 14 Mar 2027 14Mar 27 | Tobacco Road Marathon | Cary | 42.2K · 21.1K |
| 20 Mar 2027 20Mar 27 | Asheville Marathon and Half | Asheville | 42.2K · 21.1K · Virtual |
| 22 Mar 2027 22Mar 27 | Appalachian Series - NC | Hendersonville | 42.2K · 21.1K |
| 27 Mar 2027 27Mar 27 | Charlotte Craft Beer Half Marathon - Relay & 5 Miler | Charlotte | 21.1K · 5 Miler · Virtual |
| 27 Mar 2027 27Mar 27 | Only Fools Run Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K | Greensboro | 21.1K · 10K · 5K |
| 3 Apr 2027 03Apr 27 | Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K | Cullowhee | 21.1K · 5K |
| 3 Apr 2027 03Apr 27 | CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K | Winston Salem | 21.1K · 5K · 1 mi |
| 3 Apr 2027 03Apr 27 | Leatherwood Marathons | Ferguson | 100 Miler · 100K · 50 Miler |
| 3 Apr 2027 03Apr 27 | Mt Mitchell Challenge and Black Mountain Marathon | Black Mountain | 42.2K |
| 10 Apr 2027 10Apr 27 | Run Sunset Beach | Sunset Beach | 21.1K · 10K · 5K |
| 10 Apr 2027 10Apr 27 | Coast Guard Marathon | North Carolina | Ultra · 42.2K · 21.1K |
| 10 Apr 2027 10Apr 27 | Ville to Ville Relay | Asheville | 72.56 Miler · Relay |
| 17 Apr 2027 17Apr 27 | Charlotte RaceFest at SouthPark Half Marathon and 10K | North Carolina | Ultra · 21.1K · 10K |
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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.
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