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North Carolina race calendar

Running races in North Carolina

448 upcoming races across 156 North Carolina cities, each with today’s registration fee and the date of the next price increase.

Next 10 races in North Carolina
RaceDateCityDistancesCurrent Fee
Kilometers For The Kids 10K, 5K and Fun RunChapel Hill, NC1 Mile, 5K$15
Novant Health Charlotte MarathonCharlotte, NCMarathon, Half Marathon, 5KFree
Reidsville Family YMCA Turkey TrotReidsville, NC1 Mile, 5K$30
St. James Elementary 10th Annual Royal Run Turkey Trot 5kDenver, NC5K, 1 Mile, KidsFree
5K Run / Walk for Clean WaterSalisbury, NC5K, 0.5 Miles$5
Loaves and Fishes and Veterans Services of the Carolinas Run for RecoveryBeaufort, NC5K$30
Gold Mine River Run 5KMarion, NC5K$20
I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5kDunn, NC5K$35
Harvest Hustle Cross Country 5K & 1 MileKernersville, NC5K$10
Stars, Stripes, & StridesCary, NC15K, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, Kids$5

North Carolina races by city

Upcoming North Carolina races

Distance
Surface
120 races

Robin Run

· Wilson, NC

  • 5K
from $30$35 on

Heart of a Lion 5k

· Taylorsville, NC

  • 5K
  • Stroller-Friendly
from $35

Sampson Shuffle

· Clinton, NC

  • 5K
  • 1 Mile
from $30$45 on

Turkey Leg 5K

· Knightdale, NC

  • 5K
from $20

Merry Fitness 5k

· Jacksonville, NC

  • 5K
from $45$50 on

Calabash Turkey Trot

· Calabash, NC

  • 10.321 Miles
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • 1 Mile
from $30$160 on

Running of the Turkeys

· Greensboro, NC

  • 5K
  • 1.6 Miles
  • Dog-Friendly
  • Stroller-Friendly
from $30$48 on

Turkey Strut 5K

· Winston Salem, NC

  • 5K
  • 1 Mile
from $17$37 on

Trophy Trot 5k

· Raleigh, NC

  • 5K
  • Brewery Finish
See site

Turkey Chase

· Cary, NC

  • Half Marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • Trail
from $40$85 on

The Derby 50k

· Ellerbe, NC

  • Ultra
See site

Showing the next 120 races. Pick a city above for its full calendar.

North Carolina race questions

What races are in North Carolina this month?

126 races are scheduled in North Carolina for the rest of November, including Kilometers For The Kids 10K, 5K and Fun Run (Thu, Nov 12, Chapel Hill), Novant Health Charlotte Marathon (Sat, Nov 14, Charlotte), Reidsville Family YMCA Turkey Trot (Sat, Nov 14, Reidsville), St. James Elementary 10th Annual Royal Run Turkey Trot 5k (Sat, Nov 14, Denver), and 5K Run / Walk for Clean Water (Sat, Nov 14, Salisbury).

How much do races in North Carolina cost?

Current entry fees for races in North Carolina range from $0.01 to $1020, with a typical fee around $30. The lowest current fee is JKL AERO 5K at $0.01. Fees usually rise as race day approaches.

Which races in North Carolina raise their price soonest?

Laurel Park Turkey Day 5K/Fun Run goes from $30 to $35 on Thu, Nov 12, 10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run goes from $20 to $24 on Thu, Nov 12, 2026 Davidson Turkey Trot goes from $40 to $45 on Thu, Nov 12, and Stars, Stripes, & Strides goes from $60 to $65 on Thu, Nov 12.