October 2026 races in Raleigh–Durham

There are 28 running events listed in Raleigh–Durham for October 2026 — 26 5K, 5 10K, 6 Half Marathon, 4 Trail Run — starting with THE CANNON MEMORIAL 5K on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Every listing shows the date, venue, and distances, with a direct link to registration.

• Sat, Oct 3, 2026 THE CANNON MEMORIAL 5K 115 Nash St · Wilson, NC · From $30 5K Road
• Sat, Oct 3, 2026 WoodCreek Cares Charity 5k & Fun Run 5200 Lockley Road · Apex, NC · From $15 5K Road
• Sat, Oct 3, 2026 Carrboro 5K/10K McDougle Middle School · Chapel Hill, NC · From $35 5K10K Road
• Sat, Oct 3, 2026 First Pentecostal Church Color Blast 511 Scott King Road · Durham, NC · From $30 5K Road
• Sat, Oct 3, 2026 Paws for Life 701 Granite Falls Blvd · Rolesville, NC 5K Road
• Sun, Oct 4, 2026 9th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2026 Eno River Farmers Market · Hillsborough, NC · From $20 5KHalf Marathon Road
• Sun, Oct 4, 2026 UNC SHAC 5K 180 E Cameron Ave · Chapel Hill, NC · From $25 5K Road
• Sun, Oct 4, 2026 Cary Greenways Tour 801 High House Rd. · Cary, NC · From $5 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sun, Oct 4, 2026 12th Annual Ostomy 5k, Durham NC American Tobacco Trail · Durham, NC · From $20 5K Road
• Sat, Oct 10, 2026 Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41) 9300 Deponie Dr · Raleigh, NC · From $30 5K10K Road
• Sat, Oct 10, 2026 St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day 201 Soccer Park Drive · Cary, NC · From $30 5K Road
• Sat, Oct 10, 2026 Three Little Pigs 5K Trail Run 7236 NC Hwy 87 N · Pittsboro, NC · From $30 5KTrail Run Trail
• Sat, Oct 10, 2026 Feel the Burn 5K & 10K 501 Dr. Donnie Jones Blvd · Princeton, NC · From $25 5K10K Road
• Sun, Oct 11, 2026 Bright Futures Fun Run Miracle League of the Triangle - Durham field · From $20 5K Road
• Sun, Oct 11, 2026 HowlOWeen 5K 101 Soccer Park Drive · Cary, NC · From $30 5K Road
• Sat, Oct 17, 2026 Deerfly Trail Race Carvers Creek State Park - Sandhills Access · Fayetteville, NC · From $17 Trail Run Trail
• Sat, Oct 17, 2026 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Triangle, NC 11455 Forest Pines Drive · Raleigh, NC · From $5 5K Road
• Sat, Oct 17, 2026 Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42) 9300 Deponie Dr · Raleigh, NC · From $30 5KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Oct 17, 2026 Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon 161 Salt Cedar Lane · Chapel Hill, NC · From $45 5K10KHalf MarathonTrail Run Trail
• Sat, Oct 17, 2026 Warrior Wolf Challenge Zeta Wolf Fitness · Fuquay Varina, NC · From $89 5K Road
• Sun, Oct 18, 2026 Feed Your Neighbor 5K 129 North Main St · Wendell, NC · From $20 5K Road
• Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Apex Half Marathon 1481 Richardson Rd · Apex, NC · From $69 5KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Oct 24, 2026 United We Run 5K 401 Goldsboro St. S. · Wilson, NC · From $30 5K Road
• Sun, Oct 25, 2026 Tough as Trails Race Series Eno River State Park, Uwharrie National Forest, Mountains-to-Sea Trail · Durham, NC Trail Run Trail
• Thu, Oct 29, 2026 Annual UCB Halloween Run/Walk 5K 4000 Paramount Parkway Suite 200 · Morrisville, NC · From $20 5K Road
• Sat, Oct 31, 2026 Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival 106 S Wilmington St · Raleigh, NC 5K Road
• Sat, Oct 31, 2026 Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44) 9300 Deponie Dr · Raleigh, NC · From $30 5KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Oct 31, 2026 Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run E. Carroll Joyner Park · Wake Forest, NC · From $20 5K Road

Quick answers

How many races are there in Raleigh–Durham in October 2026?

28 running events are listed in Raleigh–Durham for October 2026, from THE CANNON MEMORIAL 5K on Sat, Oct 3, 2026 to Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run on Sat, Oct 31, 2026. Every listing links directly to registration.

What distances can I race in Raleigh–Durham in October?

The October 2026 calendar in Raleigh–Durham includes 26 5K, 5 10K, 6 Half Marathon, 4 Trail Run.

What is the first race of October 2026 in Raleigh–Durham?

THE CANNON MEMORIAL 5K on Sat, Oct 3, 2026 at 115 Nash St.