Running Races in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
45 upcoming races in Winston-Salem, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.
Racing in Winston-Salem: what the calendar looks like
There are 45 upcoming races on the Winston-Salem calendar over the next 12 months, with at least one in every month. Among complete calendar months, November 2026 has the most listed races, with 8. Among North Carolina cities, only Charlotte has more upcoming races.
Of those, 41 offer a 5K, 28 offer a 10K and 28 offer a Half Marathon. The next marathon on the calendar is Squirrel 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (12) on March 20. The next half marathon is Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (46) on November 14. Where fees are published, the median entry in Winston-Salem is $30, close to the North Carolina median of $30.
Close enough for a race-day drive: Greensboro (19 races, 28 miles).
Races by month
- Nov 20268 races
- Dec 20264 races
- Jan 20274 races
- Feb 20273 races
- Mar 20275 races
- Apr 20276 races
- May 20273 races
- Jun 20273 races
- Jul 20274 races
- Aug 20272 races
- Sep 20272 races
- Oct 20271 race
November 2026
- Sat 11/7Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5kWinston Salem, NC · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Fri 11/13Friday The 13K - Winston SalemWinston Salem, NC · 13K · 6.5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (46)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 11/15Stroll Into LightWinston Salem, NC · 2 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (47)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (48TR)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Turkey Strut 5KWinston Salem, NC · 5K · 1 Mile · from $17 · register ↗
- Fri 11/27Black Friday Relays Leftover RaceWinston-Salem, NC · 20K · 15K · 10K · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
December 2026
- Sat 12/5Mistletoe RunWinston Salem, NC · Half Marathon · 5K · 1 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 12/12Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (50)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 12/19Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (51)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 12/19Shortest Day of the Year, Longest Run of Your LifeWinston Salem, NC · from $40 · register ↗
January 2027
- Fri 1/8Frosty Fifty Trail Races 5K|12.5K|25K|50K|50K RelayWinston Salem, NC · 5K · 12.5K · 25K · 50K · Trail · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 1/9New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (02)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 1/16Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (03)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 1/2349 Miles of HOPE 5k/10k/49 Miler/Relay/Fun RunWinston Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · 1 Mile · 49 Miles · from $8 · register ↗
February 2027
- Sat 2/13Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (07)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 2/14Freakin Freezin 5K - Winston SalemWinston Salem, NC · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 2/20Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (08)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
March 2027
- Sat 3/13Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (11)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 3/13St Leo - Run Leo 5K, 10K, and John Hanson Fun RunWinston-Salem, NC · 10K · 1 Mile · 5K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 3/20Deacon Dash for Down SyndromeWinston-Salem, NC · 1 Mile · 5K · from $21 · register ↗
- Sat 3/20Squirrel 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (12)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 3/21Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Winston SalemWinston Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $25 · register ↗
April 2027
- Sat 4/3CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5KWinston Salem, NC · Half Marathon · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 4/10Bunny 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (15)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 4/10Race for the Fallen Glow Run: Winston-Salem, NCWinston-Salem, NC · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 4/17Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (16)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 4/24Angel RunWinston-Salem, NC · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 4/24Feet for the Street 5K & 7 MilerWinston-Salem, NC · 5K · 7 Miles · 1 Mile · Road · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
May 2027
- Sat 5/8Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (19)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 5/15Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (20)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 5/295K Walk to SOARWinston Salem, NC · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
June 2027
- Sat 6/12Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (24)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 6/19Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (25)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 6/26Ultimate RunnerWinston Salem, NC · 4.9 Miles · from $65 · registration closed · register ↗
July 2027
- Sat 7/10Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 7/17Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5KWinston-Salem, NC · 0.8 Miles · 5K · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 7/17Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sun 7/25Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Winston SalemWinston Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $40 · registration closed · register ↗
August 2027
- Sat 8/14Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (33)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 8/21Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (34)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
September 2027
- Sat 9/11Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (37)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 9/18Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)Winston-Salem, NC · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $30 · register ↗
October 2027
- Sat 10/2Running Scared 5K/13K - Winston SalemWinston Salem, NC · 5K · 13K · 18K · from $30 · register ↗
Where to stay in Winston-Salem
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- Nov 26Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (48TR)Find hotels for this race weekend
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