21 Upcoming Races Near Wake Forest, NC in December, 2026

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Fri, Dec 41 race

Shakori 40 Running Festival

Pittsboro, NC

Ultra

Trail

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Sat, Dec 55 races

Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)

Rocky Mount, NC

10K

Half

Fast

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NC

Cary, NC

1 Mile

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Rise Run For Missions

Nashville, NC

1 Mile

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Mushing Mutts Canicross Race and Dog Friendly 5k

Holly Springs, NC

Trail

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Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving an...

Chapel Hill, NC

Trail

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Sun, Dec 62 races

Running of the Elves

Hillsborough, NC

1 Mile

Fast

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Winter 2026/2027 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

Cary, NC

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Sat, Dec 125 races

Reindeer Run 5K

Pittsboro, NC

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Fortnight Before Christmas

Cary, NC

1 Mile

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Jolly Jog 5K Fun Run/Walk

Durham, NC

Trail

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Jingle Bell LEAP 5K

Durham, NC

Trail

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)

Raleigh, NC

10K

Fast

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Sun, Dec 131 race

Mill Chill 4M

Rocky Mount, NC

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Sat, Dec 195 races

Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)

Raleigh, NC

Half

Fast

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MOTM and MWC Reindeer Run 5K

Mebane, NC

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Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5K

Lillington, NC

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JKL AERO 5K

Raleigh, NC

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Suggly Sweater 5K

Holly Springs, NC

1 Mile

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Sun, Dec 271 race

Last Mile

Morrisville, NC

10K

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Wed, Dec 301 race

Fifty 5Ks Finisher Party - FINALE!

Durham, NC

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