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The Monster Miles Challenge is a month-long virtual mileage contest. While based in Greensboro, North Carolina, participants can log miles from anywhere in the USA. During October, runners and walkers record as many miles as they can through their individual portals. Walking, jogging, and running all count toward the total. There is no fixed course; participants can cover their miles alone or with a friend wherever they train. Awards go to the top three female, male, and non-binary participants. The first edition also includes a pizza party after the challenge plus a donation of 20 percent of proceeds to a charity still to be chosen.

The High Point Brat Trot 5K is an Oktoberfest-themed run starting and ending at Dive Bar High Point. It accommodates runners aiming for a fast 5K and those who prefer to jog or walk in costume with friends; dirndls, lederhosen, alpine hats, suspenders, braids, and other Oktoberfest attire are encouraged. The race supports A Shared Blessing Food Pantry through monetary donations and food collections. Participants receive an official Oktoberfest Brat Trot T-shirt, a custom medal, complimentary beer, and a mini brat upon finishing. Entry also includes access to the post-race Oktoberfest Block Party, featuring drinks, music, and games.

This Halloween-themed race in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, begins at 8:00 AM, offering participants four distance options: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. The event focuses on road running, with the day incorporating a best costume award in addition to standard race awards. All participants must register via RunSignup prior to race day, as no on-site registration will be available. Packet pickup is efficient, commencing 30 minutes before the start and concluding 10 minutes before the race begins. The courses feature repeating out-and-back segments. The 5K consists of one out-and-back, the 10K has two, the half marathon includes four, and the marathon comprises eight. This structure presents a mental loop challenge for the longer races, in addition to the physical distance. All distances share a 6-hour course time limit, requiring steady pacing for marathoners. Finishers will receive medals, with shirts and gear available for purchase. Participants also accumulate series points via US Road Running.

Ardmore RAH! is a neighborhood race and food drive held in Ardmore, a historic area of Winston-Salem. The event features a 10K, 5K, and Fun Run, with virtual options for each distance. RAH stands for Run Against Hunger, indicating the event's purpose alongside the running itself. The in-person races attract hundreds of runners and thousands of spectators to Ardmore. Entry fees and food donations benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, supporting food-insecure families and children in the region. The event is designed as a community gathering, offering short-distance races for casual runners and families, as well as a 10K for those seeking a longer challenge.

The Hawg Run is a 5K starting at the YMCA on W. 3rd Avenue, held during Barbecue Month as part of the Barbecue Festival. It is structured around a local festival day, not a separate race weekend, and includes a non-competitive Fun Run/Walk for a family-friendly option. The route goes through local neighborhoods to Grimes Park before returning to the YMCA. Entry fees fund scholarships for after-school programs, summer camp, youth sports, swim lessons, and YMCA memberships for local children and families. The race has helped mark long-running editions of the Barbecue Festival, integrating the run into that local tradition.

The NCANA Run for Joy is a 5K race held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Participants can run in person at Jamison Park on Meadowlark Drive or opt for a virtual 5K. This community event supports mental health advocacy, with funds directed toward wellness and support for health care trainees and providers. The race route is not extensively detailed, but its objective is evident. It highlights the pressures faced during medical and clinical training, such as demanding workloads, occupational stress, and the stigma preventing trainees from seeking assistance. Funds are managed by the charitable organization Run for Joy, Inc. The event originated following the passing of a health care trainee.

The Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop is a Halloween-themed Greenway race featuring a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Separate entry options are available for youth and adult participants, accommodating runners, walkers, families, and Special Olympics supporters. The course remains on the Greenway, offering a straightforward off-road setting rather than a route dominated by streets. Proceeds benefit Iredell County Special Olympics, and the first 10 finishers will receive a free pair of Feetures socks.

Miles for Meals 5K is a food-relief charity run/walk with local versions tied to meal programs: one at Mine Falls Park for Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County, and one at Basset Creek Park in Crystal, Minnesota, for Loaves & Fishes. The Hillsborough County event is an annual 5K run/walk, while the Minnesota race is part of Crystal Frolics and starts after a kids' Fun Run. At Mine Falls Park, runners use a 5K route and walkers can choose 3K trails. In Crystal, the course is fast and flat, chipped, and awards prizes to top finishers. The field is built for runners, walkers, virtual participants, families, and teams, with fundraising pages available so friends and relatives can sponsor a run. The Minnesota race links into Crystal Frolics, a four-day community celebration with food, fireworks, live entertainment, and pickleball tournaments, while Loaves & Fishes uses the event to support free meal programs across urban, suburban, and rural communities.

Miles for Montagnard is a 5K fun run at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, North Carolina, for runners and walkers. The Montagnard Association of North Carolina organizes it to fund a future Community Wellness Center. The race is timed for competitive participants. Children 10 and under can join for free and are not timed. Proceeds benefit the association’s work with the Montagnard community, supporting cultural preservation and improving access to mental health and wellness resources.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is a running event in Charlotte, North Carolina. All three distances begin near Marion Diehl Adaptive Field. The event takes place in November, offering runners a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, each with a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit. The 5K and 10K follow a 3.11-mile out-and-back course; the 5K is one loop, and the 10K is two loops. The half marathon uses a distinct 3.28-mile out-and-back course, completed four times, allowing participants to see familiar sections during the run. All finishers get medals. A best costume award adds to the fun, and the race contributes to a points series. Online registration is available via RunSignup, with no race-day signups. Packet pickup occurs in a brief pre-race period.

The Nailed It! 5K Pumpkin Run/1 Mile Fun Walk is a pumpkin-themed race day in Kernersville, North Carolina, featuring a 5K run and a 1-mile walk. Runners complete approximately 5 kilometers, and walkers have a shorter 1.6-kilometer option. Both distances begin at Harmon Park, suggesting a local park setting for this community race, distinct from a large road marathon. The pumpkin theme indicates a casual fall atmosphere, accommodating both those who wish to run the full 5K and those preferring the fun-walk.