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20 running, walking, and fun run events in Greenville, North Carolina

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, walking, and fun run events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • Cupid's Crawl 5K & 10K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM

    Description

    Cupid's Crawl- Greenville's Valentine's Tradition

    Celebrate love and fitness at Greenville’s sweetest race! Whether you run solo, with your sweetheart, or as part of a team, Cupid’s Crawl is the...

    Cupid's Crawl- Greenville's Valentine's Tradition

    Celebrate love and fitness at Greenville’s sweetest race! Whether you run solo, with your sweetheart, or as part of a team, Cupid’s Crawl is the perfect way to kick off your Valentine’s weekend.


    Registration Includes

    • Finisher medal for all participants

    • Sling bag for your race gear

    • Chip timing for in-person runners

    • RaceJoy GPS timing and live tracking for virtual runners

    • Instant results available online

    • Optional long-sleeve shirt upgrade


    Team Competition

    2-person team division in the in-person race. Awards given to the top 3 2-person teams.


    Courses

    Both the 5K & 10K courses will start & end at Elm Street Park, and follow a gently rolling course through the surrounding neighborhoods. Both are USATF-certified.


    Awards

    Awards will be given to the top 2 male and female overall finishers as well as the top 2 male and female finishers in the following age groups (both male and female in the in-person race): 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over. Finisher medals will be given to all finishers in both races!


    Packet Pickup

    Packet pickup will be held on Friday, February 13th, 4-6 PM at Fleet Feet in Greenville and on race day beginning at 7:00 AM.


    Race Beneficiary

    A portion of your entry fees will benefit two different charities this year:

    • Special Olympics NC and the 38,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities that participate in year-round sports programming offered at no cost to the participant.

    • Law Enforcement United is founded upon and committed to honoring officers who have died in the line of duty and ensuring that their surviving family is supported and not forgotten. Law Enforcement United is 100% volunteer driven and our fundraising efforts support The Road to Hope, Concerns of Police Survivors, and the Officer Down Memorial Page. Together we will go the extra mile to honor these heroes and help their surviving family members always have the support programs they need to begin to rebuild.

    5k 10k Run Virtual

    1058 South Elm Street, Greenville, North Carolina, 27858, United States
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  • Race Directors Clinic [runsignup.com]

    Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM

    Description

    North Carolina’s Only Race Directors Clinic

    Practical training for race organizers

    Are you ready to take your race to the next level? Join us for our annual Race Directors Clinic on Friday, February...

    North Carolina’s Only Race Directors Clinic

    Practical training for race organizers

    Are you ready to take your race to the next level? Join us for our annual Race Directors Clinic on Friday, February 20, from 10:00–11:30 AM, hosted online. We’ll share insider tips on race planning, promotion, and day-of-event execution to help you run a smoother, more successful event. Whether you’re organizing your first 5K or managing a large, established race, this 90-minute virtual session will give you practical insights you can put to use right away.

    Greenville, North Carolina, 27858, United States
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  • Queen Anne's Revenge Ultra [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 7:30 AM

    Description

    Come join us for Greenville’s first-ever Queen Anne’s Revenge Ultra!

    The course is a 6.2-mile loop through River Park North, 5 times for the full 50k. Wanting to run with friends? Create a relay team...

    Come join us for Greenville’s first-ever Queen Anne’s Revenge Ultra!

    The course is a 6.2-mile loop through River Park North, 5 times for the full 50k. Wanting to run with friends? Create a relay team of 2–5 runners and take on the 50k together! Each runner will pass a wristband for easy lap transitions. Not ready for the full 50k? Choose the 20k solo or 20k relay with a friend. Same course as the 50k but only 2 loops around the 6.2-mile course, on your own or with a teammate.

    Race day schedule:

    • 6:45 Park opens

    • 6:45am day of packet pick-up start

    • 7:15am Mandatory informational meeting about the course

    • 7:30am 50k ultra and relay start time

    • 7:30am 20k and 20k relay start time

    • 12:30pm Cut off time for 20k and 20k relay

    • 4:30pm Ultra and Ultra relay cut off time

    All proceeds from this race will be donated to Heart for ENC. The Heart of Eastern North Carolina is a group of community leaders supporting local non-profits and faith based organizations, striving to build connections throughout the community. The run will take place on Saturday February 21st, 2026 at 7:30am.

    Parking:

    Overflow parking will be at the old Greenville Utilities' Mumford Road parking lot at 801 Mumford Rd, Greenville, NC 27834

    Packet Pick-Up:

    Packet Pick-Up will take place Friday, February 20th from 10am-6pm @ Fleet Feet 207 E Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC 27858

    20k 50k Trail Ultra

    1000 Mumford Rd, Greenville, North Carolina, 27834, United States
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  • CoopStrong Four Miler [coopstrong.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM

    Description

    The CoopStrong Four Miler includes a 4 mile run, 4 mile Ruck, or 1 mile fun run/walk to honor the memory of Nelson Cooper. CoopStrong is a Charitable Fund that supports ALS research, local families...

    The CoopStrong Four Miler includes a 4 mile run, 4 mile Ruck, or 1 mile fun run/walk to honor the memory of Nelson Cooper. CoopStrong is a Charitable Fund that supports ALS research, local families living with ALS, and ECU scholarships. Join us on March 14th at 9:00 am at the Greenville Belk building!

    CoopStrong Race T-shirts are guaranteed to all participants registered by February 25th, 2025. A limited quantity of shirts will be available for participants who register after February 25th.

    Packet pick up will be on March 13th from 12:00pm-6:00pm at Fleet Feet in Greenville, NC. On Saturday, packets may be picked up beginning at 7:30am.

    1 Miles 4 Miles Fun Run Run Virtual Walk

    714 Greenville Blvd SE, Greenville, North Carolina, 27858, United States
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  • PT the Pirate 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM

    Description

    East Carolina University's Physical Therapy Club is back hosting its 6th annual PT the Pirate 5k with support from our local sponsors! All proceeds will be used for equipment in our student-run...

    East Carolina University's Physical Therapy Club is back hosting its 6th annual PT the Pirate 5k with support from our local sponsors! All proceeds will be used for equipment in our student-run clinic, student conferences, other education needs and promoting the ECU PT Club in Greenville and surrounding areas.

    Our 1 Mile Fun Run is free and will start at 8:30am. Our 5k race will begin at 9:00am. Prizes will include coupons to Fleet Feet Greenville, and even more from our sponsors! Youngs Physical Therapy and Sports Performance will be offering a Recovery Tent for all participants’ pre- and post-race needs! Stick around after the race as well for food, games, and a tabling event to meet some of our sponsors! We hope you join us as we celebrate 6 years of our race!

    Cost of Registration: $30 until February 11th. $35 until February 28th.

    Giveaway: All 5k participants who register before February 6th will be guaranteed a T-shirt.

    Age groups: Overall male and female, 15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 and up.

    Packet Pickup: Friday, February 27th at Fleet Feet Greenville 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Packets can also be picked up the day of the race.

    Race Course: The race will be run on the beautiful trails of Wildwood Park. See below for current race route.

    Parking: There is ample parking at the Wildwood Park Welcome Center.

    Strava Run Group: Join our Strava group by clicking the link below and train for the race with other participants!

    1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Trail Virtual

    3450 Blue Heron Drive, Greenville, North Carolina, 27834, United States
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  • Live Well Half Marathon, Free 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 07, 2026 at 7:30 AM

    Description

    Kinetic Physical Therapy and Wellness is hosting an event with local sponsors and support to help promote the health of the Pitt County area! We want to give competitive and first time runners a...

    Kinetic Physical Therapy and Wellness is hosting an event with local sponsors and support to help promote the health of the Pitt County area! We want to give competitive and first time runners a chance to experience the benefits of exercise and healthy living with a half marathon and a FREE 5k and 1 mile Fun Run!

    Feel free to arrive early or hang around to visit local partners for health and wellness in our community.

    Pricing:

    Half Marathon: $55 early-bird, $65 regular, $75 on race day

    5K & 1-Mile: FREE (but still requires pre-registration)

    Times:

    Race Day Registration/check in: 6:30- 8:00 am

    Half Marathon start: 7:30 am

    5K start: 9:00 am

    1-Mile start: 8:30 AM

    Top 3 male & female finishers overall for the Half Marathon will receive trophies

    Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers for the 5k for each age group will receive medals as follows

    Ages 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

    All half marathon participants will receive finisher medals and a T-shirt

    Top 3 overall male and female half marathon finishers will also receive a trophy

    Courses:

    Both the 5K course and the Half Marathon courses are USATF certified.

    The half marathon course will have water stops along the course as follows (GPS coordinates in parenthesis):

    1. At Martin St and Greene St after 2.5 miles (35.62913, -77.37254)

    2. At N Woodlawn St as you proceed towards the greenway near mile 5 (35.614368, -77.363098)

    3. At S Elm St in front of the Drew Steele Center between mile 7 and 8 (35.601214, -77.359236)

    4. At the corner of Ficklen Rd and Berkley St at after 9 miles (35.597674, -77.362821)

    Porta-potties will be along the course as well.

    There is a 3:30 time limit for the half marathon. This equates to approximately at 15 minute pace per mile minimum. Those who are not able to make this cutoff are encouraged to participate in the 5K.

    The 5K course will have one water stop along the course.

    PRE-Race Day Packet Pick Up will be on

    Thursday, March 5th from 11:30am-6:00pm and

    Friday, March 6th from 11:30am – 6pm at Kinetic Physical Therapy & Wellness.

    The address is 1540 East Arlington Blvd (This is on the corner of East Arlington and Wimbledon Drive across from the Children’s World Center).

    In your packet you will receive your shirt, your race bib (no bib needed for 1 mile fun runners), clips for your bib, and a few other race materials.

    Race Day Packet Pickup will be at the amphitheater at Town Common on E 1st Street Greenville, NC from 6:30am - 8:30am

    Saturday, March 7 Race Day start times are as follows:

    Half Marathon: 7:30am

    1 Mile Fun Run: 8:30am

    5k: 9:00am

    PARKING: CLICK HERE to check out parking around Town Common. ECU will be on Spring Break so we will have even more space. In addition to public parking on the streets here are some additional areas to park:

    Five Points Plaza – 500 Evans St. Corner of Evans St and 5th St

    Roses Lot – 323 Evans St – Corner of Evans and E 4th St

    Blount Harvey Lot – W 4th St at the corner of S Washington St and We 4th St

    Merchant Lot – 405 S Washington St between 4th and 5th St

    4th Street Deck - $0.75 per hour

    Other Notes:

    Please be sure to arrive early so you can be at the start line on time.

    There will be portable toilets on the half marathon course as well. There will also be snacks and drinks at the finish line.

    The Awards Ceremony will be held live in person around the Amphitheater Stage at 10:00am. Let's get ready to come out and have fun this Saturday. Whether you run or walk, this will be a great display of our health and wellness in Eastern North Carolina. All of us at Kinetic look forward to seeing you soon!

    Race Times:

    Half Marathon Runners - Race starts at 7:30am

    5K Runners - Race starts at 9:00 am

    1-Mile Fun Run - Race starts at 8:30am

    Signage:

    Directional signs for 5k only say "Free 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run" on the sign

    Directional signs for the half marathon are BRIGHT YELLOW

    Directional signs for the 1 Mile Fun Run are the blue colored "Race Course" Signs.

    1 Miles 5k 13.1 Miles Fun Run Half Marathon Run Walk

    Greenville, North Carolina, 27858, United States
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  • St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl [runsignup.com]

    Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM

    Description

    Join us on Wednesday March 18th at 6:00pm for our Annual St. Patrick's Pub Crawl! This exclusive event is limited to the first 35 runners over the age of 21 to register.

    Cost: $30

    Meet at Uptown...

    Join us on Wednesday March 18th at 6:00pm for our Annual St. Patrick's Pub Crawl! This exclusive event is limited to the first 35 runners over the age of 21 to register.

    Cost: $30

    Meet at Uptown Brewing at 6pm where we will run as a group to Christy's and enjoy a beer. Our run/crawl continues on to Sup Dogs, then onto 5th street Hardware for our next stop. We will continue as a group with our crawl back to Uptown Brewing where we will enjoy - you guessed it - another beer! The total route will be 4 miles. Included in the cost of this event: beer at each stop and exclusive swag. Please bring your ID, TIP MONEY for the staff at each stop and your visibility gear.

    Let's use our brains at this event. It is entirely up to your own discretion for how little or how much you consume during this event. Please make plans in advance to get a ride, Uber, etc. home! Beer. Run. Repeat!

    Run

    418 Evans Street, Greenville, North Carolina, 27858, United States
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  • Eastern NC Run/Walk for Autism [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    3.1 Miles Run Walk

    105 E 1st St, Greenville, North Carolina, 27858, United States
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  • Pirate Nurse 5K [nursing.ecu.edu] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM

    Description

    The Pirate Nurse 5K has become a popular legacy event for current students, and a welcomed opportunity for sponsors to show their support for nursing students. It’s also an opportunity for alumni to...

    The Pirate Nurse 5K has become a popular legacy event for current students, and a welcomed opportunity for sponsors to show their support for nursing students. It’s also an opportunity for alumni to re-connect with the College of Nursing and show their support for future Pirate Nurses. In concert with nursing culture, the charitable aspect of the event is integral to the ideal of service, one of the hallmarks of nursing education at the ECU College of Nursing. There will be an in-person race and a virtual option (your choice)!!

    The race day registration will end at 8:30am. The Kids' Run will start at 9:00am and the Pirate Nurse 5k will start at 9:15am. Come join us!!!

    REGISTRATION FEES/DATES/CATEGORIES:

    Individual Registration - $35

    ECU Student Registration - $25

    Prices increase by $10 after March 28th.

    AWARDS/CATEGORIES:

    Overall male and female; top two finishes in each age category (divisions of 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up)

    GIVEAWAY:

    T-shirt and other gifts. Registration prices increase and no guaranteed t-shirts after March 28th.

    COURSE DESCRIPTION:

    Starts in front of the College and winds through the Medical District and the Health Science Campus, around Laupus Lake and finishes in front of the Health Science Building.

    5k Run Virtual

    Greenville, North Carolina, 27858, United States
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  • Donate Life Hero Run East! [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    The Hero Run 5K and 1 Mile fun run celebrates the hero in all of us while raising awareness of life-saving organ, eye, and tissue transplants here in North Carolina. Get your capes ready and assemble...

    The Hero Run 5K and 1 Mile fun run celebrates the hero in all of us while raising awareness of life-saving organ, eye, and tissue transplants here in North Carolina. Get your capes ready and assemble your superhero teams for this fun and inspirational run/walk offered by Donate Life NC and ECU Transplant Center. All ages and abilities welcome!

    Registration Fee:

    • 5K - $35 through March 21st, then $40 through race day

    • 1-Mile Fun Run - $30 through March 21st, then $35 through race day

    Shirt size guaranteed when registered by March 21st!

    Awards:

    • Top Overall Male

    • Top Overall Female

    • Top Male and Top Female in each age group: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

    1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

    Greenville, North Carolina, 27834, United States
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