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Charlotte Marathon
Charlotte, United States
November 14, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
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Running races in North Carolina
38 verified events (12 confirmed dates) and 152 races in North Carolina with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events3812 confirmed dates
Competitions152Races & courses
Distances1 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+420 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Wilmington Marathon
Wilmington, United States
February 26, 2027 to February 27, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km1.61 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+1
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New River Marathon
Fleetwood, United States
May 15, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
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City of Oaks Marathon
Raleigh, United States
November 7, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park
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Cozy Toes Fun Run
Garner, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km11 km5.5 km
City RunPublic Park+4
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Pie Gobbler de charlotte
Charlotte, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km+1
City RunPublic Park
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Course Ninja du parc Vietnam Veterans
Concord, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km
Public ParkNature & Off-Road+1
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Coast Guard Marathon
Elizabeth City, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km5 km1 km
Culture & HistoryCity Run+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | Charlotte Marathon | Charlotte, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2027 - Feb 27, 2027 | Wilmington Marathon | Wilmington, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km1.61 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2027 | New River Marathon | Fleetwood, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
November 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2027 | City of Oaks Marathon | Raleigh, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Cozy Toes Fun Run | Garner, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 21.1 km11 km5.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Pie Gobbler de charlotte | Charlotte, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course Ninja du parc Vietnam Veterans | Concord, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Coast Guard Marathon | Elizabeth City, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km1 km |
| Date to be announced | Race at Clawson-Burnley Park | Boone, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Viking Dash - Cape Fear | Winnabow, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail to Tryon | New Bern, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon, 10K, 5K | Wilmington, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of North Carolina (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 38 public events and 152 individual races, including 12 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running. Key host locations include Charlotte, Wilmington, Fleetwood, and Raleigh. Notable events in the selection include Charlotte Marathon, Wilmington Marathon, and New River Marathon.
Race distances span from 1 km to 42.2 km, reaching up to +420 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for North Carolina includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in North Carolina?
RunningCompass currently lists 38 verified events with 152 individual races in North Carolina. A total of 12 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Charlotte Marathon, Wilmington Marathon, and New River Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in North Carolina?
Events in North Carolina focus on Road Running. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 42.2 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Charlotte, Wilmington, Fleetwood, and Raleigh.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in North Carolina?
The most selective courses in North Carolina climb up to +420 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in North Carolina?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.