Courses de 10K près de Carrboro

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Le Run At The Rock te fait courir sur les sentiers de Cedarock Park à Burlington, North Carolina. Tu peux choisir entre un 5K, un 10K et un half marathon. Cette course a lieu tous les ans depuis 2005. Le 10K et le half marathon partent à 9h00 (heure de l'Est), et le 5K à 9h30. Cedarock Park se trouve pas loin de Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Greensboro et Winston-Salem. Les parcours sont un mix de sections de single-track sinueuses et de sentiers équestres plus ouverts. Le balisage et des ravitos sont prévus environ tous les 1 à 2 miles. En t'inscrivant, tu as un hoodie de la course, et ceux qui finissent reçoivent de belles médailles qui peuvent même servir de dessous de verre. Après la course, il y a de la soupe chaude, de la musique, une course gratuite pour les enfants et une cérémonie de remise des prix avec pas mal de lots.

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.