Running races in or near Canton, NC
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Canton, 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.
50K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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Week I
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-05-2026
Description: For all levels, Grades 7-12. Instruction includes bio-mechanics, nutrition, goal setting ...
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Week I
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-05-2026
Description: One Coach comes free with 7 campers. Note that coaches are ...
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Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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Week II
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-12-2026
Description: One Coach comes free with 7 campers. Note that coaches are ...
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Week III
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-19-2026
Description: For all levels, Grades 7-12. Instruction includes bio-mechanics, nutrition, goal setting ...
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Week III
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-19-2026
Description: One Coach comes free with 7 campers. Note that coaches are ...
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Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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Week II
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-12-2026
Description: For all levels, Grades 7-12. Instruction includes bio-mechanics, nutrition, goal setting ...
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2026 Appalachian Series - Day 4 (NC)
Organization: Mainly Marathons
Date of Race: 03-23-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM WITHOUT COACH OR TRANSPORTATION AT ...
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-05-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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TEAM WITH COACH WITH TRANSPORTATION AT CAMP $150 ...
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-12-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM WITHOUT COACH OR TRANSPORTATION AT ...
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-19-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM WITHOUT COACH OR TRANSPORTATION AT ...
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-12-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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TEAM WITH COACH WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION AT CAMP $150 ...
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-19-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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TEAM WITH COACH WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION AT CAMP $150 ...
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-05-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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TEAM WITH COACH WITH TRANSPORTATION AT CAMP $150 ...
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-05-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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TEAM WITH COACH WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION AT CAMP $150 ...
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-12-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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TEAM WITH COACH WITH TRANSPORTATION AT CAMP $150 ...
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-19-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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Staff
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-11-2026
Description: World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals ...
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Week 1
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-03-2026
Description: Please choose the week(s) that you are available to be a ...
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Staff
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-18-2026
Description: Please choose the week(s) that you are available to be a ...
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Staff
Organization: Brevard Distance Runners Camp
Date of Race: 07-03-2026
Description: Please choose the week(s) that you are available to be a ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Canton, NC: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Canton
Canton (NC) is a town in Haywood County with an estimated population of 4,227.[4]
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In 2014, 57% of marathon finishers in the U.S. were men; women made up 43% of finishers.
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