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50 running events in Raleigh, North Carolina

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

  • Raleigh, NC Galloway Training Program [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM

    Description

    The Galloway Run/Walk/Run Training Program is open to anyone who is interested in fulfilling a lifetime goal: of running a half marathon or marathon. The training group welcomes all levels, from...

    The Galloway Run/Walk/Run Training Program is open to anyone who is interested in fulfilling a lifetime goal: of running a half marathon or marathon. The training group welcomes all levels, from beginners to Boston qualifiers. Pace groups are set up to ensure a comfortable and safe training pace for every ability. We look forward to seeing you! If you have any questions, contact our Co-Director Joy Bauer at ‪(919) 295-3558‬ or via email at info@raleighgalloway.com.

    Training Kick Off

    Time: Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 7:30 am

    Location: Fleet Feet - Ridgewood, 3524 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607

    Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/RaleighGalloway/

    We'll kick off the training program with a group run, followed by an orientation to the Galloway Run/Walk/Run Training Program. We'll discuss everything you need to know about training for your half marathon, including setting goals and expectations, fueling your runs, and recovery strategies. Email. info@raleighgalloway.com.

    Run Walk

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, United States
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  • Viking 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (07) [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    Race Information

    The race starts at 9:00 AM.

    Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

    All runners must register on RunSignup.

    No on-site...

    Race Information

    The race starts at 9:00 AM.

    Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

    All runners must register on RunSignup.

    No on-site registration

    Additional Information

    The gate to the park opens at 8 am

    Parking is located at the playground on the north side of the park.

    This course is concrete.

    Bathrooms are located by the playground.

    5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

    https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5949707791

    The course is an out-and-back. (1.56M)

    The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

    The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

    Course Time Limit

    2:00 hours.

    Finisher Medals

    https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

    Shirt and Gear Shop

    https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

    Best Costume

    https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

    Series Points

    https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

    Awards

    https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

    Frequently Asked Questions and Information

    https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

    US Road Running

    https://usroadrunning.com

    5k 10k Run

    9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27614, United States
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  • Run for the Roses 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM

    Description

    One of the oldest 5K’s in the Triangle where every female finisher receives a red rose, the North Carolina Roadrunners Club is proud to present the 45th Annual Run for the Roses 5K. This fun...

    One of the oldest 5K’s in the Triangle where every female finisher receives a red rose, the North Carolina Roadrunners Club is proud to present the 45th Annual Run for the Roses 5K. This fun traditional weekend race offers a fun-filled afternoon for the family including face painting and balloon animals to raise money to benefit Four Paws NC an organization which trains service dogs for veterans and Team Red, White and Blue NC, an organization with the mission to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.

    Registration Fees:

    • $40 until midnight on February 1, 2026 - Race Shirt Guarantee

    • $45 until race day

    Special rate - $20 for all entries under 18 years old

    Awards:

    Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female, and to the top three finishers in each of the following age groups (male and female): 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. In the team competition, awards will be given to the top three teams with the fastest combined times. For our youth runners, medals will be awarded to the top three in the 14 and under age group.

    Giveaway (Race shirt):

    The fee includes a long sleeved shirt to all those who enter by midnight on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The shirts will be the same as last year, just a different color and come in youth, women's and men's. The women's shirts are V-neck and run small so order accordingly. If you desire to donate all of your registration fee to the two charities, select "no shirt" on the registration form.

    Early Packet Pickup

    Location: Fleet Feet Raleigh - Ridgewood Shopping Center 3524 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607

    When: Saturday, February 14, 2026

    Time: 2-6pm

    Race Day Schedule:

    12:30 PM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup

    2:00 PM - 5K Start

    3:00 PM - Kids Fun Runs Start

    3:15 PM - Awards

    5k Run

    1201 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27610, United States
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  • ALL PINK Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    🧚🏼‍♀️💕Bichota Season Run (All Pink Edition)

    February is dedicated to love, confidence, and celebrating the girls and this run sets the tone. We’re stepping into Bichota Season, a reminder to move...

    🧚🏼‍♀️💕Bichota Season Run (All Pink Edition)

    February is dedicated to love, confidence, and celebrating the girls and this run sets the tone. We’re stepping into Bichota Season, a reminder to move boldly, take up space, and show up as the main character in your own life.

    🎶 We’ll be playing Karol G all morning long to keep the energy high, and whether you’re a fan or not, just know this month is rooted in pure love, empowerment, and community for the girls.

    Run Details

    📅 Saturday, February 21

    ⏰ 8:00 AM

    📍 Downtown Raleigh

    🎀 Theme: ALL PINK

    🏃🏽‍♀️ Distance: 0.7miles

    All paces welcome — run, jog, or walk

    Post-Run Meet Up

    🍽 Brunch at Press

    ⚠️ Exact meeting location will be sent via email once registration closes

    Bichota Season is about confidence, joy, and moving through life unapologetically. Come dressed in pink, ready to run, vibe, and celebrate community the Matcha Girls Run Club way.

    Run

    South Saunders Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603, United States
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  • Viking 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (08) [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    Race Information

    The race starts at 9:00 AM.

    Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

    All runners must register on RunSignup.

    No on-site...

    Race Information

    The race starts at 9:00 AM.

    Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

    All runners must register on RunSignup.

    No on-site registration

    Additional Information

    The gate to the park opens at 8 am

    Parking is located at the playground on the north side of the park.

    This course is concrete.

    Bathrooms are located by the playground.

    5K Course (0.78M)

    The course is an out-and-back. (1.56M)

    The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

    https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5949707791

    Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

    The course is an out-and-back. (2.18M)

    The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

    https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6595247665

    Course Time Limit

    3:00 hours.

    Finisher Medals

    https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

    Shirt and Gear Shop

    https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

    Best Costume

    https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

    Series Points

    https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

    Awards

    https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

    Frequently Asked Questions and Information

    https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

    US Road Running

    https://usroadrunning.com

    5k 13.1 Miles Run

    9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27614, United States
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  • Midtown Night Run [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Feb 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM

    Description

    ❤️‍🔥Bichota After Dark: Midtown Night Run

    Y’all remember the last night run so we had to run it back. February is still Bichota Season, and this time we’re taking that energy into the night.

    Expect...

    ❤️‍🔥Bichota After Dark: Midtown Night Run

    Y’all remember the last night run so we had to run it back. February is still Bichota Season, and this time we’re taking that energy into the night.

    Expect confidence, movement, and main-character vibes as we light up Midtown with Karol G playing all evening. This run is about showing up bold, moving freely, and celebrating the girls under the city lights.

    Run Details

    📅 Sunday, February 22

    ⏰ 6:30 PM

    📍 Midtown Park

    🎀 Theme: ALL PINK

    🌙 PINK glow sticks included

    🏃🏽‍♀️ All paces welcome (run, jog, or walk)

    What to Expect

    🩷Community connection under the lights

    A safe, welcoming space to move and vibe together

    🩷Bichota After Dark is for the girls who show up confidently — day or night. Come dressed in pink, ready to move, vibe, and experience Bichota Season in a whole new way with Matcha Girls Run Club.

    This one is about to go crazy 🩷🔥🌙

    1.7 Miles Run

    South Saunders Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603, United States
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  • Midtown Night Run – Raleigh, NC [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 08, 2026 at 6:30 PM

    Description

    📍 Raleigh, NC

    ⏰ 6:30PM

    🏃‍♀️ Distance: 1 Mile

    📩 The direct meet-up location will be sent within 12 hours before the run date.

    All paces are welcome — run, jog, or walk.

    Security will be enforced to ensure everyone’s safety. Please secure personal belongings in your vehicle. We are not responsible for items left unattended.

    1 Miles Run Walk

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612, United States
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  • Medal Madness 5K &10K at Raleigh, NC (11) [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    Race Information

    The race starts at 9:00 AM.

    Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

    All runners must register on RunSignup.

    No on-site...

    Race Information

    The race starts at 9:00 AM.

    Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

    All runners must register on RunSignup.

    No on-site registration

    Additional Information

    The gate to the park opens at 8 am

    Parking is located at the playground on the north side of the park.

    This course is concrete.

    Bathrooms are located by the playground.

    5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

    https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5949707791

    The course is an out-and-back.

    The 5K does the course two times.

    The 10K does the course four times.

    The 5K and 10K are limited to 2:00 hours.

    Finisher Medals

    All finishers will receive a themed medal.

    Best Costume

    Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it.

    At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.

    The best costume will be awarded at the beginning of the race.

    Series Points

    This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

    For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

    Awards

    https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

    Frequently Asked Questions and Information

    https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

    US Road Running

    https://usroadrunning.com

    5k 10k Run

    9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27614, United States
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  • Matcha Night Run – Raleigh, NC [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM

    Description

    Matcha Night Run – Raleigh, NC 🌙🍵

    📍 Raleigh, NC

    ⏰ 6:30PM

    🏃🏽‍♀️ Distance: 1 Mile

    📩 The direct meet-up location will be sent within 12 hours before the run date.

    All paces are welcome — run, jog, or walk with us.

    Security will be enforced at every race. Please secure all belongings before the run. We are not responsible for personal items.

    1.5 Miles Run Walk

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612, United States
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  • Ella's Race [ellasrace.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    We are hosting a 10K/5K/1 mile race on March 16th, 2024. We are hosting this race to raise money for The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and The Cure Starts Now. Both these organizations fund...

    We are hosting a 10K/5K/1 mile race on March 16th, 2024. We are hosting this race to raise money for The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and The Cure Starts Now. Both these organizations fund research into the deadliest form of childhood cancer: Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). This race is held in honor of Ella Newmiller, daughter of a Raleigh family, who sadly passed away in 2012 from this awful disease.

    5 Miles Run

    6701 Exposition Place, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27615, United States
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  • Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (12) [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    Race Information

    The race starts at 9:00 AM.

    Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

    All runners must register on RunSignup.

    No on-site...

    Race Information

    The race starts at 9:00 AM.

    Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

    All runners must register on RunSignup.

    No on-site registration

    Additional Information

    The gate to the park opens at 8 am

    Parking is located at the playground on the north side of the park.

    This course is concrete.

    Bathrooms are located by the playground.

    5K Course (0.78M)

    The course is an out-and-back. (1.56M)

    The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

    https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5949707791

    Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

    The course is an out-and-back. (2.18M)

    The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

    https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6595247665

    Course Time Limit

    3:00 hours.

    Finisher Medals

    https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

    Shirt and Gear Shop

    https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

    Best Costume

    https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

    Series Points

    https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

    Awards

    https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

    Frequently Asked Questions and Information

    https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

    US Road Running

    https://usroadrunning.com

    5k 13.1 Miles Run

    9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27614, United States
    OpenStreetMap Google Maps
  • Midtown Matcha Night Run [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM

    Description

    Midtown Night Run – Raleigh, NC 🌃💗

    📍 Raleigh, NC

    ⏰ 6:30PM

    🏃🏽‍♀️ Distance: 1 Mile

    📩 The direct meet-up location will be sent within 12 hours before the run date.

    ☕ Post-run, we will meet at: Mây...

    Midtown Night Run – Raleigh, NC 🌃💗

    📍 Raleigh, NC

    ⏰ 6:30PM

    🏃🏽‍♀️ Distance: 1 Mile

    📩 The direct meet-up location will be sent within 12 hours before the run date.

    ☕ Post-run, we will meet at: Mây Bakery & Café

    All paces are welcome — run, jog, or walk.

    Security will be present to ensure everyone’s safety. Please secure belongings in your vehicle. We are not responsible for personal items.

    1.5 Miles Run Walk

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27609, United States
    OpenStreetMap Google Maps
  • Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Run [umstead100.org]

    Sat, Mar 28, 2026

    50 Miles 100 Miles Run

    West Morgan Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603, United States
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  • Peace Pacer 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    William Peace University is hosting the Peace Pacer 5K on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Our goal is to bring together hundreds of students, alumni, and the greater Raleigh community to run or walk to...

    William Peace University is hosting the Peace Pacer 5K on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Our goal is to bring together hundreds of students, alumni, and the greater Raleigh community to run or walk to support Peace students. At William Peace University, our students engage with real-world challenges both inside and outside the classroom everyday. That spirit of overcoming challenges has inspired the proceeds of this race to benefit the Peace Cares Fund. This fund supports students when they encounter an unexpected financial burden or crisis to ensure their continued enrollment and success as Pacers. The race will start and end on Peace's Main Lawn with a festival to follow for runners and spectators.

    We hope you will join us!

    Registration Fees:

    • General Public: $40

    • Kids (under 18): $10

    • Peace Students: $10

    • Peace Alumni/Faculty/Staff: $25

    Awards:

    • Top 3 Overall Male and Female

    • Top Under 18 Male and Female

    • Top Masters Male and Female (40+)

    • Top Male and Female Current Student

    • Top Alumni/Faculty/Staff Male and Female

    • Middle of the Herd Award (exact median finisher)

    Giveaway:

    5K Finishers receive a t-shirt while supplies last. Award winners will receive a medal.

    5k Run Walk

    15 E Peace St., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604, United States
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  • Last Matcha Midtown Run [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM

    Description

    Matcha Midtown Night Run – Raleigh, NC 🌙✨

    📍 Raleigh, NC

    ⏰ 6:30PM

    🏃🏽‍♀️ Distance: 1 Mile

    📩 The direct meet-up location will be sent within 12 hours before the run date.

    ☕ Post-run, we will meet at:...

    Matcha Midtown Night Run – Raleigh, NC 🌙✨

    📍 Raleigh, NC

    ⏰ 6:30PM

    🏃🏽‍♀️ Distance: 1 Mile

    📩 The direct meet-up location will be sent within 12 hours before the run date.

    ☕ Post-run, we will meet at: Barking Dog Restaurant

    All paces are welcome — run, jog, or walk with the Matcha Girls.

    Security will be enforced to ensure safety. Please secure personal belongings before the run. We are not responsible for items left unattended.

    1.5 Miles Run Walk

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27606, United States
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