Ranked · Updated July 2026
The Most Popular Races in North Carolina
Ranked by real runner activity on Find The Run — saves, race-week reminders, and registration clicks over the last 90 days. The racesNorth Carolina's runners are actually engaging with.
NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH
Cary, NC · Aug 22, 2026
80s Flashback 5K
Franklin, NC · Aug 1, 2026
Juneteenth Celebration 5k
Fayetteville, NC · Jun 19, 2027
Firecracker 5K/10K
Bryson City, NC · Jul 4, 2027
Running with the Law 5K/10K - Sunset Pursuit
Jacksonville, NC · Aug 4, 2026
Wild Bill 5k
Raleigh, NC · Aug 1, 2026
The Pirate 5k Run/Walk
Lincolnton, NC · Aug 15, 2026
Summer's Done 13.1
Cary, NC · Aug 22, 2026
2026 Marine Corps Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Home Care & USAA
Camp Lejeune, NC · Sep 19, 2026
50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace
Valdese, NC · Aug 8, 2026
Cannon Ballers Shooting Star 5K
Kannapolis, NC · Aug 15, 2026
Moonlight Madness 5K & Monster Mile
Winston Salem, NC · Sep 12, 2026
Race to the Rock - 5K Run
Chimney Rock, NC · Aug 16, 2026
Back in the Day 5K
Thomasville, NC · Aug 22, 2026
Outer Banks Freedom 5k/1 Mile & Little Sparkler Fun Run
Kill Devil Hills, NC · Jul 4, 2027
Living the Dream 5K Race
Mooresville, NC · Aug 1, 2026
WishMaker 5K
Surf City, NC · Sep 19, 2026
Mumfest MUMosa 5k & Fun Run
New Bern, NC · Oct 11, 2026
Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K
Winston-Salem, NC · Jul 17, 2027
Love Durham Run 5k
Durham, NC · Sep 12, 2026
Run for Green
Davidson, NC · Sep 26, 2026
CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot
Charlotte, NC · Nov 26, 2026
Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run
Snow Camp, NC · Sep 12, 2026
4th Annual 5K Suicide Awareness/Prevention Event
Concord, NC · Sep 12, 2026
Epiphany Cross Country #1
New Bern, NC · Aug 17, 2026
Rankings reflect runner activity on Find The Run — saves, reminders, and registration clicks over the last 90 days — and update daily.