Running races in or near Durham, NC
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Durham, 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.
Apex Bunny Trail Egg Hunt
Organization: Town of Apex Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
Date of Race: 03-28-2026
Description: Description
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Emancipation Day at Oak View
Organization: Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Date of Race: 02-21-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin us on Saturday, February 21 at 1:30 p.m. at
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Life on the Land: A Guided Hike with ...
Organization: Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Date of Race: 02-07-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin park staff for a walk around the pond and 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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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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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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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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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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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 04-18-2026
Description: Supporting the Wake Tech Foundation Course Records ...
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Virtual 5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 04-18-2026
Description: Supporting the Wake Tech Foundation Course Records ...
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Doggie Dash 5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: Supporting Second Chance Pet Adoptions Course Records ...
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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: Supporting Second Chance Pet Adoptions Course Records ...
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Fun Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: Supporting Second Chance Pet Adoptions Course Records ...
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Virtual 5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: Supporting Second Chance Pet Adoptions Course Records ...
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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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6.5 Mile - Individual
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 02-14-2026
Description: RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Help us get to ...
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6.5 Mile - Doubles
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 02-14-2026
Description: RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Help us get to ...
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Virtual 10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 04-18-2026
Description: Supporting the Wake Tech Foundation Course Records ...
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Virtual 6.5 Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: Supporting Second Chance Pet Adoptions Course Records ...
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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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Virtual 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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5K - Individual
Organization: Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
Date of Race: 02-14-2026
Description: RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Help us get to ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Durham, NC: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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