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NOV
28

McAdenville, NC
• 118.3 miles
$50 -$60
Kick off your holiday with the most festive 5K this side of the North Pole! Run through one of the world's most popular destinations for Christmas lights and feel the holiday spirit. It's a party...
5K
11
NOV
28

Elizabeth City, NC
• 163.5 miles
$15 -$40
Join us for our Annual Turkey Trot. Come start your holiday off right by supporting this benefit run. All proceeds from the race will go to support Kids First Child Advocacy Center. What a great...
1m 5K
4
NOV
28

Chapel Hill, NC
• 16.9 miles
$40 -$63
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Leftovers Trail Run, happening Saturday, November 28 — two days after Thanksgiving and our Birds of a Feather Trail Trot. Choose a 5K or 10K and enjoy the scenic, fun,...
5K 10K
5
NOV
28

Charlotte, NC
• 102.6 miles
$45 -$70
South Championships Race Date: Saturday November 28, 2026 Welcome to the Brooks South XC Championships Presented by Fleet Feet! Witness the toughest high school runners put it all on the line for...
3K 5K
1
NOV
28

Raleigh, NC
• 6.3 miles
Course Records - William B. Umstead Start Park Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!5K - Male: C. Silver - 18:16 (2018) 5K - Female: C. Quinn - 21:09 (2021)10K - Male: J. Lindenaur -...
5K 10K
DEC
1

New Bern, NC
• 119.5 miles
$15 -$40
Working with community partners, Craven Smart Start provides Craven County children with quality early learning opportunities and health and family support to give them a foundation for success...
5K 10K 48m
20
DEC
3

Trent Woods, NC
• 117.5 miles
$20 -$40
✨ Run the Lights of Canterbury ✨ Join us for a magical, family-friendly 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk down the beautifully lit streets of Canterbury Road in Trent Woods. Event Schedule: 1-Mile Fun...
5K
27
DEC
4

Pittsboro, NC
• 16.4 miles
$25 -$620
The Shakori 40 brings the running community together for a celebration of nature, team camaraderie, and live music. We offer a 40-mile ultramarathon, a 40K open race for men and women, and a...
4m 40K 40m
22
DEC
5

Wilmington, NC
• 40.7 miles
$50 -$160
WHEN IS RACE DAY?   12.5.2026   WHY RUN THE HISTORIC RACE? 1. Voted 2024 Best Half Marathon in NC by Race Raves!   2. Choose from 4 different races- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K or the Challenge. The...
5K 10K Half Marathon
56
DEC
5

Goldsboro, NC
• 64.4 miles
$34 -$44
Thank you for being a part of The 4 Day Movement, Inc. Fun Run & Walk!  The 4 Day Movement, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit located in Goldsboro, NC.  Proceeds will provide temporary supportive...
4K 8K
38
DEC
5

Hickory, NC
• 130.8 miles
$30 -$65
Race InformationThe race starts at 8:30 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...
5K Half Marathon
114
DEC
5

Jacksonville, NC
• 110.0 miles
$15
Join us for the celebration of the 2026 JOSC Race Series on December 5th! The event will include an affordable 5k fun run featuring leftover bibs and medals followed by the 2026 JOSC Race Series...
5K
37
DEC
5

New Bern, NC
• 119.1 miles
$30 -$80
Join us and experience the new Trail to Tryon Holiday Half on our new date of December 5. Our new date offers a great run experience coupled with all the holiday beauty New Bern has to offer....
5K 10K Half Marathon
76
DEC
5

Kings Mountain, NC
• 133.7 miles
$25 -$40
Join us for the 26th Annual Jingle Bell Rockin' Run 5k Walk/Run! We will offer a virtual option, but we are looking forward to gathering in person on the morning of December 6th for the 5K race....
5K
32
DEC
5

Chapel Hill, NC
• 10.6 miles
$30 -$40
Calling all runners, walkers and four-legged friends, come out for our Annual Into the Woods 5K! This is a super family friendly race, with a unique mix of trail and road! Racers receive a race...
5K
7
DEC
5

Jamestown, NC
• 53.8 miles
$12 -$35
The Annual Giving Campaign provides scholarships for people who need our Y’s services. We provide program and membership scholarships for all ages and abilities regardless of their ability to...
1m 5K
12
DEC
5

Cary, NC
• 17.5 miles
$25 -$55
Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear, and let's jingle all the way toward a...
5K
4
DEC
5

Winston Salem, NC
• 37.7 miles
$20 -$100
Join us on Saturday December 5th for the most wonderful run of the year! Registration will open June 1st, 2026! Race Start Times: 1 mile Fun Run: 7:30am | Half Marathon: 8:00am | 5K: 8:15am Race...
1m 5K Half Marathon
8
DEC
5

Atlantic Beach, NC
• 149.4 miles
$10 -$30
Grab your Santa hat and hit the beach for the Carteret Partnership for Children’s  Third Annual Santa Beach Walk/Run 5k!  The Santa Beach Run is a great way to celebrate the holiday season and...
4
DEC
5

Holly Springs, NC
• 12.8 miles
$30 -$50
🐾 Welcome to the 2026 Mushing Mutts Canicross Race & Dog-Friendly 5K!Join us on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in Holly Springs, NC for an unforgettable day of trail running, dog-powered fun, and...
5K
3