Running races in or near Banner Elk, NC
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Banner Elk, NC area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
8K - Competition - Veteran 8K
Organization: Doe Mountain Recreation Authority
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: Veterans Trail Challenge 8K Race 2K Fun Saturday, November 8, ...
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8K - Competition - Adult 8K
Organization: Doe Mountain Recreation Authority
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: Veterans Trail Challenge 8K Race 2K Fun Saturday, November 8, ...
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8K - Competition - Youth 8K
Organization: Doe Mountain Recreation Authority
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: Veterans Trail Challenge 8K Race 2K Fun Saturday, November 8, ...
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2K - Just for Fun - Just for ...
Organization: Doe Mountain Recreation Authority
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: Veterans Trail Challenge 8K Race 2K Fun Saturday, November 8, ...
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Veterans Trail Challenge
Organization: Doe Mountain Recreation Authority
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: Veterans Trail Challenge 8K Race 2K Fun Saturday, November 8, ...
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Valle Country Fair Set Up (Service)
Organization: Mountain Alliance
Date of Race: 10-16-2025
Description: What you'll be doing: Help us set up for the ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Banner Elk, NC: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Banner Elk
Banner Elk (NC) is a town in Avery County with an estimated population of 1,028.[4]
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