Raleigh · United States
10K races near Raleigh
8 races in 2026
next one in 10 days
Running ▾
Race calendar
Upcoming 10K races near Raleigh
JUL 1
11JUL
Run · road · 10K
Eagle 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (28)
Raleigh · 15 km away
AUG 2
1AUG
Run · road · 10K
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (31)
Rocky Mount · 78 km away
8AUG
Run · road · 10K
Ninja 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (32)
Raleigh · 18 km away
SEP 5
5SEP
Run · road · 10K
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)
Rocky Mount · 78 km away
12SEP
Run · trail · 10K
Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run
Snow Camp · 73 km away
Raleigh · 80 km
8 races mapped
View on map →
Recurring 10K races near Raleigh
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40)
The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a Halloween-season running event in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. All three races start at 8:30 AM from 799 Pennsylvania Avenue. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Each distance follows a repeated out-and-back format. Registration is exclusively through RunSignup; no on-site sign-ups are available. Packet pickup begins 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes prior.
The 5K and 10K use a 1.56-mile out-and-back loop, with 5K runners completing it twice and 10K runners completing it four times. The half marathon utilizes a 2.18-mile out-and-back loop, repeated six times. This course design is straightforward but can become mentally repetitive. All distances have a 3-hour, 30-minute time limit, emphasizing pacing more for half marathoners than for shorter race participants.
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.
Feel the Burn 5K & 10K
The Feel the Burn 5K & 10K is an evening road race benefiting the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department. Both the 5K and 10K races begin at 6:00 PM, with check-in available from 4:30 PM. Participants can select a USATF-certified 5K or a 10K. The event supports a fire department that relies solely on volunteers.
The 10K course consists of running the 5K route twice. Awards are presented to the top two male and female finishers in each race within age categories ranging from under 14 to 60 and over. This structure accommodates participants of all ages, not just elite runners. Runners registering by the early deadline will receive a shirt, and early registration offers reduced fees for both distances.
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, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (45)
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and 13.1M is a small US Road Running race series in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. All three distances start at 8:30 AM EST. Runners can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, with each distance limited to 40 participants. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes prior, making this a ready-to-go event rather than a large expo.
The courses are repeated out-and-back routes, simplifying navigation and allowing runners to pass familiar points multiple times. The 5K completes its out-and-back twice, the 10K does it four times, and the half marathon uses a longer out-and-back repeated six times. A 3-hour, 30-minute time limit is in place, along with finisher medals, series points, and a best costume award. The day combines a direct road-race format with some holiday-themed fun.
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 13.1
Looking for something else near Raleigh?
Other races in the next 90 days
JUL 238 km away
triathlon
Rex Wellness Sprint Triathlon - Garner
AUG 230 km away
triathlon
Humans of Steel: Harris Lake Sprint & Olympic Triathlon
AUG 830 km away
cycling
Sprocket Fuel MTB Race
AUG 1613 km away
triathlon
UNC Health Sprint Triathlon - NW Cary
SEP 1915 km away
walking
Walk For All Mankind: Suicide Prevention Fundraiser
SEP 2653 km away
other
BikeFest 2026
About 10K races in Raleigh
Raleigh Base Miles
Raleigh hosts 26 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals build easy miles on the Raleigh Greenway System, which gives runners over 100 miles of paved and unpaved trails. 5 points rolls past beautiful houses before Glenwood South brings the busy city feel. Meredith College routes hit Hillsborough, Ridge Road, and the Art Museum when you want steady hills instead of flat Z2. Crabtree Creek Trail works for 6 to 9 mile runs, and the Neuse River Greenway stretches over 30 miles to Falls Lake Dam. Tap Yard Run Club meets every Thursday at 6pm with 3, 4, and 6 mile routes. The Breakfast Club Runners and R&D Brewing Run Club keep the week moving. Race 13.1 Raleigh Spring Half Marathon, City of Oaks Marathon, Raleigh Turkey Trot, Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival, and Umstead 100 are the anchor events.
Riders start on greenways because the greenways are nicer than roads, especially for base miles. Neuse River Trail gives you long paved rhythm, and Williamson Preserve adds packed gravel when the legs want something rougher. Umstead State Park has roads and trails, and Umstead is a world unto itself. Raleigh Gyros Cycling Club runs rides for all skill levels, and Oaks and Spokes, Triangle Off Road Cyclists, and Crank Arm Brewing Events, Rides, Runs & More also organize group rides. GRIT Race gives the gravel crowd an anchor event. The Neuse River Greenway stays fairly flat north from Anderson Point Park, and the south side gets a bit hilly. Raleigh’s real climbing comes from long gentle rollers, Art Museum work, Ridge Road, and Umstead efforts.
September and October feel like prime time for runners and riders who want clean workouts without fighting the heat. March through May also works well for intervals, long runs, gran fondo prep, and steady Z2. 1°C. Summer averages 2°C above comfortable, so locals go early, chase shade on the American Tobacco Trail, and carry bottles on rides. 7°C. 7 days fail to rise above freezing, so training keeps going with layers and shorter starts.