Durham-Chapel Hill, NC · United States
10K races near Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
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Upcoming 10K races near Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
JUL 1
11JUL
Run · road · 10K
Eagle 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (28)
Raleigh · 31 km away
AUG 1
8AUG
Run · road · 10K
Ninja 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (32)
Raleigh · 24 km away
SEP 5
12SEP
Run · road · 10K
Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37)
Raleigh · 31 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 10K
Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - North Carolina
Pleasant Garden · 75 km away
12SEP
Run · trail · 10K
Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run
Snow Camp · 47 km away
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC · 80 km
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Recurring 10K races near Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
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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.
Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41)
The Haunted 5K & 10K is a Halloween-season US Road Running event held at Green Hills County Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. Both races begin at 9:00 AM. The 5K costs $30 and the 10K costs $45. Registration must be completed via RunSignup prior to race morning, as there will be no on-site sign-ups. Packet pickup is available only from 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM.
The course is a concrete out-and-back route within the park, utilizing a 1.56-mile section. The 5K covers this loop twice, and the 10K covers it four times. All participants have a two-hour time limit. The park gate opens at 8:00 AM. Parking is located by the playground on the north side, where bathrooms are also situated. Finishers receive medals, and awards are presented. Runners can earn series points, with the best costume award highlighting the Halloween theme.
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.
Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon
The Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon is Raleigh’s hometown running event, held in North Carolina’s capital city in November. The start and finish are in the city center, offering runners four options: the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. It is the city’s largest race, with over 7,600 participants and thousands of spectators along the streets.
The longer courses go by downtown Raleigh landmarks, including the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. Martin Marietta’s title sponsorship is visible on the shirts, finisher medals, and mile markers, with the race incorporating mining and rock puns. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences benefits from the fundraising, with donations supporting local quarry specimens and geology education; dinosaur mascots have even appeared on race day.
Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46)
Green Hills County Park in Raleigh hosts this small, family-friendly Gobbler 5K and 10K on a concrete park course with a 9:00 AM start. Runners and walkers choose either distance, register in advance on RunSignup, and pick up packets in the short window before the race; there is no on-site registration.
The route is a simple out-and-back, repeated twice for the 5K and four times for the 10K, with both races capped at two hours. Parking and bathrooms are by the playground on the north side of the park, all finishers receive a themed medal, and the pre-race group photo doubles as the moment when the best costume is awarded. Club membership is not required, but the race counts toward the US Road Running Race Series.
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.
Gobble Waddle 5K/10K
Participants should bring at least five canned food items, as the Gobble Waddle combines a Thanksgiving-season race with a local donation drive. This event offers a 5K run/walk and a 10K run, presented by HealthQuest Fitness and Wellness Center. It includes timing for runners and a fun-walk option for those preferring a more relaxed pace.
The event is designed for a wide local audience: strollers are permitted, leashed dogs are welcome, and youth under 17 will receive a finisher prize. Registration includes a shirt, medal, snacks, water, timing services, and a post-race awards ceremony. Food donations will benefit local food bank agencies and the SECU Hospice House.
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
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.
Turkey Chase 13.1
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.
Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)
The Holiday 5K & 10K in Raleigh, NC, is a holiday-themed race held at 9300 Deponie Drive. Both 5K and 10K races begin at 9:00 AM. Advance registration is required via RunSignup; no race-day sign-ups are available. Packet pickup is available in the 30 minutes before the start, closing 10 minutes prior.
The course is a concrete out-and-back within the park. The 5K completes the route twice, and the 10K completes it four times. Both distances have a two-hour time limit. The park opens at 8:00 AM. Parking is located by the playground on the north side, where bathrooms are also situated. Medals are given to finishers, and awards will be presented. Runners can earn series points, and a best costume award adds a holiday element.
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Durham-Chapel Hill Training Notes
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC hosts 24 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run Durham-Chapel Hill like a park system with neighborhoods in between. The American Tobacco Trail gives you 22+ miles of relatively flat paved and crushed gravel surfaces, so it works for Z2, long runs, and easy meetups. Duke Forest brings 7,000 acres of woodlands, and Carolina North Forest adds 750 acres when you want singletrack. The American Tobacco Trail forms a 91-mile crushed gravel loop into Durham. Laurel Hill gains almost 200 feet in just under one mile, so intervals there bite. Bull City Run Club, Trailheads, and Fleet Feet Carrboro keep the week social. Running of the Bulls 8K is the anchor event.
Locals ride a mix of greenways, gravel, and country roads. The American Tobacco Trail stays the easiest artery for base miles, while Bolin Creek Trail and Woodcroft Greenway Loop keep shorter spins useful. Carolina Tarwheels runs social rides across Orange, Durham, Wake, Alamance, and Chatham counties. Triangle Off-Road Cyclists handles singletrack, clinics, trail workdays, group rides, and races. Great Rides Chapel Hill covers Family, Gravel, and Road collections. The route covers 3 km and climbs 652 m. Turkey Farm climb gains 45 m over 2 km. Col du Lystra is where the climbing gets real.
The brief does not pin down best months, so locals build the calendar around routes and anchor events more than a perfect weather window. Summer specifics are not listed, but the American Tobacco Trail, Duke Forest, Carolina North Forest, and Umstead State Park give runners and riders plenty of shade-friendly choices for steady Z2. Winter details are not listed either, so the dependable move is simple: use the greenways, Duke Track, UNC Warm Up Loop, and packed dirt when trails make sense. Locals keep the hills in play year-round because those rollercoaster hills call every time.