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10K races near Burlington
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Upcoming 10K races near Burlington
JUL 2
11JUL
Run · road · 10K
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)
Winston-Salem · 77 km away
18JUL
Run · road · 10K
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)
Winston-Salem · 77 km away
AUG 1
8AUG
Run · road · 10K
Ninja 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (32)
Raleigh · 73 km away
SEP 5
5SEP
Run · road · 10K
Davidson Doozie 5k & 10k
Lexington · 79 km away
12SEP
Run · trail · 10K
Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run
Snow Camp · 15 km away
Burlington · 80 km
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Recurring 10K races near Burlington
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Carrboro 5K/10K
The Carrboro 5K/10K offers runners a choice between a 6.2-mile 10K and a 3.1-mile 5K. Both races begin at 8 a.m. from McDougle Middle School in Carrboro, North Carolina. The 5K, a more recent addition, has a participant limit of 300 runners. The entry fee for either distance is $35.
Both races traverse Carrboro neighborhoods before concluding on the McDougle track. This event is part of Le Tour de Carrboro, a three-race series benefiting Carrboro Area Charities. Participants in the series must select either the 5K or the 10K for this particular race, not both.
Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Rootrock lives up to its name: the trail run sends 5K, 10K, and half marathon runners onto single-track paths covered in roots and rocks at Briar Chapel, south of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It takes place on a mid-fall morning and utilizes the trail network within a 900-acre green community, featuring forested paths designed for hiking and mountain biking.
Great Meadow Park is the start and finish area. Its lawn, stage, and pavilion provide a central gathering point for the race. This run is the first event of the Rootrock Trail Races and is paired with the Rootrock Mountain Bike Race; athletes registering for both receive a discount and a special award. Following the run, the event offers food, music, a kids' treasure race, and an awards ceremony with giveaways.
Ardmore RAH! 10K, 5K, Fun Run and Food Drive
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.
10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
The Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10K & 5K begins near the stadium at Ting Park, within the North Main Athletic Complex in Holly Springs, North Carolina. This annual road race offers half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances, along with ruck divisions for each. The course presents runners with a combination of rolling hills, flatter sections, neighborhood streets, greenway trails, and a run down Main Street, avoiding a monotonous out-and-back on empty pavement.
All races start with a descent from Ting Park toward North Main Street, then encounter the rolling hills of Anchor Creek in the initial mile before reaching Middle Creek Greenway. The half marathon proceeds south through Bridgewater, Windcrest, Sunset Ridge, Veterans Park, Jones Park, the historic district, Main Street, and Womble Park. In Womble Park, participants navigate a figure-eight loop before rejoining the greenway around mile seven. The half marathon then follows Middle Creek Greenway for approximately five miles, with turnarounds at both extremities, before returning via Anchor Creek Way for the final mile to the finish. The 10K and 5K share the same initial section and enter Middle Creek Greenway, providing shorter-distance runners a sample of the varied terrain.
Birds of a Feather Trail Trot
Birds of a Feather Trail Trot is a Thanksgiving Day trail run at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Runners can choose a 2-mile route with paved path, grass, and smooth trail, or go longer on rugged 5K and 10K options with roots, rocks, and rolling hills. The 2-mile distance also has an untimed fun run option, suitable for those who want a relaxed holiday outing as well as those who want to race.
The event embraces a turkey-trot feel while not being solely a road race. Families and groups can run together, kids 11 and under participate for free, and everyone can stay afterward for pie. The post-race awards ceremony includes contests and giveaways, contributing to the morning's neighborhood holiday gathering atmosphere rather than a simple start-to-finish run.
Turkey Chase 13.1
Turkey Chase
The Turkey Chase is a Bethesda-Chevy Chase charity race held around Thanksgiving. It features an in-person 10K run and a 2-mile walk/run. Virtual options include a 10K, 5K, 2-mile walk, 10-mile bike ride, 400-yard swim, and a 1-mile swim, allowing participation for those not near Maryland.
Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Run At The Rock guides participants through the trails of Cedarock Park in Burlington, North Carolina. Runners can choose from 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. This event has been held annually since 2005. The 10K and half marathon begin at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, with the 5K starting at 9:30. Cedarock Park is located a short distance from Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem.
The courses feature winding single-track sections and more open equestrian trails. Course markers and aid stations are provided approximately every 1 to 2 miles. Registration provides a race hoodie, and finishers receive substantial medals that can also be used as drink coasters. The post-race gathering offers hot soup, music, a complimentary children's race, and an awards ceremony with numerous prizes.
Viking Dash - Raleigh, NC
Viking Dash Raleigh is a February trail run held at Harris Lake County Park in New Hill, North Carolina, southwest of Raleigh. Participants can select a 5K or a 10K race. The 10K begins first, with the 5K starting a few minutes after.
The event belongs to the Viking Dash series, which emphasizes a Viking theme and refers to the race as a "Viking Challenge." Organizers present it as a trail day suitable for groups, inviting participants to bring friends. The finisher medal is a significant attraction. The published details mention that race information is subject to change, so participants should verify the final schedule on the race website.
Sole Mates
Sole Mates is a Saturday-morning running and walking event at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, offering 6.5-mile, 5K, and 1-mile options. The format accommodates both pairs and solo participants; individuals can register alone or as a doubles team, with awards for teams based on their combined times.
The Fun Mile begins at 8:45 AM, followed by the 5K and 6.5-mile races starting concurrently at 9:00 AM. The course concludes at 11:30 AM. The fastest recorded times indicate competitive racing at the front, with marks including 16:40 for the men's 5K, 19:59 for the women's 5K, 37:04 for the men's 6.5-mile race, and 47:49 for the women's 6.5-mile race. Doubles records also provide a method to pursue a time alongside a friend, spouse, child, neighbor, or training partner.
Viking Dash - Greensboro, NC
The Viking Dash Greensboro is a trail run held in late January at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, near Greensboro, North Carolina. The race begins at 10:00 AM and includes both 5K and 10K distances, allowing participants to select a shorter trail run or a longer park loop.
The course consists entirely of unpaved trails, distinguishing it as a true trail race. This event is part of the Viking Dash series, recognized by its organizers as a growing national trail run series. Finishers receive the series' themed medals. With no prize money, the event attracts recreational trail runners, local participants, and those seeking to collect series medals, rather than professional racers.
Cary Greenways Half-Marathon
The Cary Greenways Half-Marathon is a spring trail race in Cary, North Carolina. It begins at 801 High House Road and utilizes the town’s greenway system instead of city streets. The primary distances offered are 13.1 miles, 10K, and 5K. Virtual options and a Kids in Strollers category are available, making the day suitable for runners, walkers, families, and individuals seeking a timed effort on familiar trails.
The course is entirely unpaved. The current records for the half marathon are 1:16:08 for men and 1:25:17 for women. Fit & Able has managed the event since 2017 and integrates it into a broader race series. Completing this half marathon and the Cary Greenways Tour results in a combined 26.2-mile achievement. Finishing all five Fit & Able half marathons earns participants 65.5 miles and additional awards. The race includes a start window, an 11:00 AM finish cutoff, a half-marathon turnaround cutoff, finisher medals and gifts for the main in-person distances, and awards for overall placement, age groups, pace improvement, and new course records.
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About 10K races in Burlington
Burlington Base Miles
Burlington hosts 22 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals keep running simple in Burlington. B-Town Run Club meets at Fleet Feet Burlington on Tuesday nights at 6:15 PM, and all paces and experience levels are welcome. The 8-mile loop gains 65 feet on gravel, sidewalk, and asphalt. The 10-mile loop gains 42 feet. Fairchild Trail, Springwood Trail, Haw River Trail, and Lake Cammack Trail handle easy Z2, hillier intervals, and quiet trail days. Sock Puppets 8K and Run At The Rock keep the race calendar honest.
Locals ride mostly flat land with a few rolling hills, so Burlington works well for base miles and steady tempo. The base route is 60 km and climbs 63 m. The 5 mile route adds 113 m, and the Tar Heel 10 miler practice 8 mile route adds 126 m when you want more bite. You can ride a 3 mi gravel hit from Edgewood Ave to Colonial Dr. Cane Creek Mountain is the name locals watch when climbs, trail racing, and hard efforts come up.
Burlington works best when you respect the humid subtropical rhythm. Summer brings high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation, so locals get out early, keep intervals short, and save long Z2 for cooler windows. Haw River Trail, Lake Cammack Trail, and Springwood Trail stay useful when shade matters. Winter changes the kit more than the attitude. Locals use front and rear lights because it gets dark super early in the winter. Studded tires make sense when pernicious patches of black ice show up, and a windbreaking layer on the outside keeps both runners and riders moving.