Running races in or near Chapel Hill, NC
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Chapel Hill, 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.
Turkey Trot 2026
Organization: Town of Apex Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
Date of Race: 11-21-2026
Description: DescriptionIt's time to chase down that Turkey at Apex Community Park ...
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Talkin' Turkey
Organization: Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Date of Race: 11-25-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin us as we "talk turkey," wild turkeys that is! Turkeys ...
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Fun Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Course Records - Northwest Cary YMCA Set ...
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5K - Individual
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 02-13-2027
Description: RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Sole Mates is a ...
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Virtual 5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 02-13-2027
Description: RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Sole Mates is a ...
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5K - Doubles
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 02-13-2027
Description: RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Sole Mates is a ...
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7K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Course Records - Northwest Cary YMCA Set ...
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Virtual 7K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Course Records - Northwest Cary YMCA Set ...
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Sole Mates
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 02-13-2027
Description: RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Sole Mates is a ...
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Fortnight Before Christmas
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Course Records - Northwest Cary YMCA Set ...
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Virtual Fun Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Course Records - Northwest Cary YMCA Set ...
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6.5 Mile - Individual
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 02-13-2027
Description: RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Sole Mates is a ...
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6.5 Mile - Doubles
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 02-13-2027
Description: RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Sole Mates is a ...
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Fun Run - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 02-13-2027
Description: RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Sole Mates is a ...
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Virtual Fun Run - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 02-13-2027
Description: RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Sole Mates is a ...
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Virtual 6.5 Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 02-13-2027
Description: RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Sole Mates is a ...
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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Course Records - Northwest Cary YMCA Set ...
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Kids in Strollers - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Course Records - Northwest Cary YMCA Set ...
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Virtual 5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 12-12-2026
Description: Course Records - Northwest Cary YMCA Set ...
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5 Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Monster Mash Dash RUN, WALK, ROLL, ...
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Amberly Sugar Rush
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Monster Mash Dash RUN, WALK, ROLL, ...
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Virtual 5 Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Monster Mash Dash RUN, WALK, ROLL, ...
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3 Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Monster Mash Dash RUN, WALK, ROLL, ...
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Fun Run - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Monster Mash Dash RUN, WALK, ROLL, ...
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Virtual 3 Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 10-31-2026
Description: Monster Mash Dash RUN, WALK, ROLL, ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Chapel Hill, NC: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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Chapel Hill (NC) is a town in Orange County with an estimated population of 57,233.[4]
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