How many races in North Carolina are there between 2026 and 2027?

There are 9 upcoming races in North Carolina listed on 42Cal, from November 2026 through May 2027. The count updates automatically as races are added.

When is the best time for races in North Carolina?

Most of the 10 races on this list (7 of them) fall in March and November.

Which race in this list has the least elevation gain?

Charlotte Turkey Trot in Charlotte is the flattest race on this list, with about 98 ft of total elevation gain — based on the 10 of 10 races here with elevation data on file.

How current is this list?

This list was last refreshed on October 20, 2026. Race dates, locations, and course details are updated continuously as organizers confirm changes, so this page reflects the calendar as of that date.

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Races in North Carolina 2026–2027

There are 9 upcoming races in North Carolina on the 42Cal calendar, from November 2026 through May 2027.

Upcoming races

November 2026 – May 2027

Date range

Countries

200 ft

Median elevation

Race data last updated October 20, 2026.

Upcoming Races in North Carolina 2026–2027

9 races

Nov 1, 2026
Registration Open
City of Oaks Marathon
Raleigh, NC, United States
Marathon
Also: 5K, Half Marathon
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Nov 8, 2026
Registration Open
Outer Banks Marathon
Manteo, NC, United States
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 5K
See full guide
Nov 14, 2026
Registration Open
Charlotte Marathon
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
See full guide
Nov 26, 2026
Registration Open
Charlotte Turkey Trot
Charlotte, NC, United States
Other
See full guide
Nov 26, 2026
Registration Open
Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot
Cornelius, North Carolina, United States
Half Marathon
Also: 10K, 5K
See full guide
Dec 5, 2026
Registration Open
Wilmington Historic Half Marathon
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Half Marathon
Also: 10K, 5K
See full guide
Mar 14, 2027
Registration Open
Tobacco Road Marathon
Cary, NC, United States
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon
See full guide
Mar 20, 2027
Opening Soon
New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half
Asheville, NC, United States
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon
See full guide
May 1, 2027
Opening Soon
Neuse River Bridge Run
New Bern, North Carolina, United States
Half Marathon
Also: 10K, 5K
See full guide

Recently Run

1 race

Oct 10, 2026
Completed
American Tobacco Trail 10 Miler
Apex, NC, United States
Other
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Compare These Races

Race	Date	Location	Distance	Elevation	Status
City of Oaks Marathon	November 2026	Raleigh, United States	Marathon	120 m	Registration Open
Outer Banks Marathon	November 2026	Manteo, United States	Marathon	170 ft	Registration Open
Charlotte Marathon	November 2026	Charlotte, United States	Marathon	650 ft	Registration Open
Charlotte Turkey Trot	November 2026	Charlotte, United States	Other	30 m	Registration Open
Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot	November 2026	Cornelius, United States	Half Marathon	220 m	Registration Open
Wilmington Historic Half Marathon	December 2026	Wilmington, United States	Half Marathon	150 ft	Registration Open
Tobacco Road Marathon	March 2027	Cary, United States	Marathon	164 m	Registration Open
New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half	March 2027	Asheville, United States	Marathon	500 m	Opening Soon
Neuse River Bridge Run	May 2027	New Bern, United States	Half Marathon	200 ft	Opening Soon
American Tobacco Trail 10 Miler	October 2026	Apex, United States	Other	60 m	completed