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Upcoming 10K races near Winston-Salem
JUL 3
11JUL
Run · road · 10K
Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord
Kannapolis · 75 km away
11JUL
Run · road · 10K
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)
Winston-Salem · 5 km away
18JUL
Run · road · 10K
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)
Winston-Salem · 5 km away
AUG 2
8AUG
Run · road · 10K
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (32)
Winston-Salem · 11 km away
15AUG
Run · road · 10K
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (33)
Winston-Salem · 11 km away
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SEP 4
5SEP
Run · road · 10K
Davidson Doozie 5k & 10k
Lexington · 31 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 10K
Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - North Carolina
Pleasant Garden · 49 km away
12SEP
Run · trail · 10K
Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run
Snow Camp · 76 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 10K
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)
Winston-Salem · 11 km away
Winston-Salem · 80 km
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Recurring 10K races near Winston-Salem
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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (42)
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! 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.
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (46)
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.
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (47)
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and 13.1M is a US Road Running event held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. All three distances begin at 8:00 AM. Participants select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Registration is exclusively online via RunSignup; no race-day signups are available.
The courses feature out-and-back segments. The 5K completes one segment, the 10K completes two, and the half marathon completes four. The event has a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit, requiring consistent pacing for the half marathon. Participants receive medals, and awards are presented. Series points contribute to US Road Running standings. A best-costume award adds a playful holiday-race atmosphere to the morning.
10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run
The Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase is a Thanksgiving morning race in Statesville, North Carolina, starting from 2012 Simonton Rd. It offers a 10k, 5k, and 1-mile fun run, with youth and adult options for the shorter distances. Bib pickup is onsite at the Soccer Complex before the races, and the first 1-mile youth runners start around 9:00 AM.
The course uses a mix of greenway and road, and dogs are not allowed on the route. The event supports Iredell County Special Olympics, and it also asks runners to bring canned food, gently worn shoes, or clothes for Fifth Street Ministries and BackPack Ministries. This is the race's 10th running, giving it the feel of a local holiday tradition rather than a one-off fundraiser.
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (50)
The Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, offers a holiday-themed road race with three distance options: 5K, 10K, and half marathon. All participants begin at 8:00 AM. Registration is required in advance via RunSignup, as on-site sign-ups are not available.
The courses are straightforward out-and-back routes. The distance is determined by the number of repetitions completed: one for the 5K, two for the 10K, and four for the half marathon. The event has a 3 hour 30 minute time limit, finisher medals, optional shirts and gear for purchase, a best costume award, and series points through US Road Running.
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, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (51)
The Holiday 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is a morning race series held at Jamison Park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. All three distances begin at 8:00 AM. Participants can select from a 5K, 10K, or 13.1-mile half marathon. Advance registration is required via RunSignup, as on-site registration will not be available at the park.
The course structure is straightforward and repetitive. The 5K and 10K courses follow the same out-and-back path; 5K runners complete it once, while 10K runners go through it twice. The half marathon utilizes a distinct out-and-back course that is repeated four times. Consequently, pacing and lap management are more critical than course memorization. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes prior to the start and concludes 10 minutes before the race begins. The course time limit is set at 3 hours and 30 minutes.
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.
St Leo - Run Leo 5K, 10K, and John Hanson Fun Run
Run Leo is a running event in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, held at St. Leo Catholic School on Springdale Avenue. Runners can choose between a 10K, a 5K, and the John Hanson 1 Mile Fun Run, accommodating those seeking a longer road race as well as families or younger runners preferring a shorter distance.
The event attracts over 1,000 participants annually and is the primary fundraiser for the children of St. Leo Catholic School. Each participant receives a race shirt. A virtual option is available for those unable to attend in person, allowing for online submission of times and photos within the race period.
Lake Norman State Park Sprint
The Lake Norman State Park Sprint is a spring sprint triathlon held at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman, North Carolina, near the Charlotte area. The race location is approximately six miles from the Mooresville exit off I-77, with parking available immediately next to the main race area.
The event is Round 3 of the North Carolina Triathlon Series, offering individual triathlon, relay, and aquabike categories. The park provides additional amenities for race day, including over 30 miles of single-track mountain biking trails and a 32-site family campground close to the venue.
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About 10K races in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem Miles And Rides
Winston-Salem hosts 20 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Salem Lake has a 1-mile trail and a 7-mile crushed gravel loop. Hanes Park gives locals a rubberized track and a loop around the park for intervals, shakeouts, and easy Z2. The Run Club meets Saturday at 8:30 AM at Sayso Coffee, then navigates through downtown Winston-Salem with the drink coffee, eat miles crowd. Twin City Track Club keeps the race calendar honest with group runs and town staples. The TCTC Summer Track Series, Ultimate Runner, Beat the Heat 5k, Mistletoe Run, and Frosty 50 are the anchor events.
Fiddlin Fish brewery downtown gives riders a casual 10-12 mile no-drop Monday ride around 6pm, and locals call it fun, welcoming, and a nice intro to the city cycling scene. Crossroads Cycling and Bespoke Cycling add group rides when you want steadier wheels and more pace. The National Cycling Center sits in Winston-Salem and keeps cycling visible through Pedals for People, WS Cycling Classic, and safety work. Road cyclists head around Lewisville and the countryside for base miles. The north side points toward the ancient Sauratown Mountains when locals want the climbs, and Hobby Park may have mountain bike trail time for singletrack legs.
Winston-Salem gives both runners and riders a humid subtropical rhythm, so locals build the best weeks around cool mornings and steady habits. Summer brings warm, humid air, and Salem Lake, Muddy Creek Greenway, Reynolda Gardens, and downtown group runs still work when starts stay early. Cyclists keep Monday Fiddlin Fish spins casual, then save harder intervals for better-feeling windows. Winter brings cool weather, and runners lean into Frosty 50 season, track work, and park loops without making it complicated. Riders keep Z2 rolling, take what the day gives, and use the same local groups when the calendar gets quieter.