Outdoor events near Raleigh, North Carolina
66 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Raleigh over the next three months: 53 races, 11 group outings and classes, and 2 ranger-led or guided programs. 9 are this weekend. A typical October day in Raleigh reaches about 72°F and drops to 51°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 5 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 66 upcoming
- 9 this weekend
- October: 31
- November: 24
- December: 10
- January: 1
- 5KWorld Mental Health Day 5K - Carrboro, NCSat, Oct 10 · 8:00 AMCarrboro · 25 mi from Raleigh
- 5K · 10KHaunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41)Sat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AMRaleigh · 7.9 mi from Raleigh
- 5K · 1 mileSt. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun DaySat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AMCary · 7.0 mi from Raleigh
- Ranger programArt in the Park: Corn Husk DollsSat, Oct 10 · 1:30 PM7.4 mi from Raleigh
- VolunteerTrail and Fireline Volunteer WorkdaySat, Oct 10 · 3:00 PM7.4 mi from Raleigh
- Walk or hikeSunset Big Canoe PaddleSat, Oct 10 · 6:00 PM15 mi from RaleighFree
- RaceShe Tris Sprint Triathlon - Chapel Hill (NC)Sun, Oct 11 · All dayChapel Hill · 21 mi from Raleigh
- RaceBright Futures Fun RunSun, Oct 11 · 8:00 AMDurham · 18 mi from Raleigh
- 5KHowlOWeen 5KSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AMCary · 6.9 mi from Raleigh
- 5KTunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Triangle, NCSat, Oct 17 · 8:20 AMRaleigh · 9.9 mi from Raleigh
- 5KStronger Together DV Awareness 5kSat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMClayton · 15 mi from Raleigh
- 5KHaunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42)Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMRaleigh · 7.9 mi from Raleigh
- 5KFeed Your Neighbor 5KSun, Oct 18 · 2:30 PMWendell · 16 mi from Raleigh
- RaceHealthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Apex, NCSun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PMSalem Pond Park, Apex · 18 mi from Raleigh
Nearby · npdoty, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Walk or hikeEcology HikeTue, Oct 20 · 2:00 PM24 mi from Raleigh- Walk or hikeChanging Leaves Tree ID HikeFri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AM24 mi from Raleigh
- half marathonApex Half MarathonSat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AMApex · 17 mi from Raleigh
- 5KTrick or Trot 5K at Wendell FallsSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMWendell · 13 mi from Raleigh
- Walk or hikeEducator Trek: Butterfly Pinning and Backyard Bug CollectingSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM3.4 mi from Raleigh
- Ranger programHowl at the ViewSat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM13 mi from Raleigh
- RaceTough as Trails Race SeriesSun, Oct 25 · 8:00 AMDurham · 16 mi from Raleigh
Nearby · LFLamb, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)RaceEno River RunSun, Oct 25 · 8:00 AMDurham · 22 mi from Raleigh- RaceLate Fall 2026 Advanced Youth Run Tuesdays - ApexTue, Oct 27 · 5:45 PMHolly Springs · 17 mi from Raleigh
- 5KPerseverance: The V Foundation 5kFri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AMRaleigh · 6.1 mi from Raleigh
- 5KAnnual UCB Halloween Run/Walk 5KFri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PMMorrisville · 11 mi from Raleigh
- 5KCostumes & Cardio 5KFri, Oct 30 · 6:30 PMDurham · 20 mi from Raleigh
- ultraExtra Mile Backyard UltraSat, Oct 31 · 7:00 AMDurham · 16 mi from Raleigh
- 5KMedal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44)Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AMRaleigh · 7.9 mi from Raleigh
- 5KDay of the Dead 5k & Street FestivalSat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AMRaleigh · 3.6 mi from Raleigh
- 5KFaster Than Pastor 5kSat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AMClayton · 16 mi from Raleigh
- 5KMercy Health 5k & Fun RunSat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AME. Carroll Joyner Park, Wake Forest · 12 mi from Raleigh
- 5KCary Academy 5kSun, Nov 1 · 8:00 AMCary · 7.3 mi from Raleigh
- 5KSolar Strides 5KSun, Nov 8 · 7:30 AMChapel Hill · 24 mi from Raleigh
- 5KEve Carson Memorial 5K for EducationSun, Nov 8 · 7:30 AMBynum Hall, Chapel Hill · 23 mi from Raleigh
- 5KJodi 5K Run & WalkSun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AMDurham · 18 mi from Raleigh
- RaceSaucony "Find Fast Friends" RelayTue, Nov 10 · 6:00 PMRaleigh · 3.5 mi from Raleigh
- 10K · 5KKilometers For The Kids 10K, 5K and Fun RunThu, Nov 12 · All dayUNC Campus / Old Well, Chapel Hill · 21 mi from Raleigh
- 5KHearts of Hope 5kSat, Nov 14 · 8:30 AMClayton · 20 mi from Raleigh
- 5KHiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to PreventSat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AMFuquay Varina · 18 mi from Raleigh
- 5K · 10KGobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46)Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AMRaleigh · 7.9 mi from Raleigh
- ClassThe 17th Annual Durham Academy Turkey TrotSat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AMDurham Academy, Durham · 22 mi from Raleigh
- half marathon · 10K · 5K10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5kSat, Nov 21 · 7:20 AMTing Park, Holly Springs · 18 mi from Raleigh
- 5KTurkey Leg 5KSat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AMKnightdale Station Park, Knightdale · 9.3 mi from Raleigh
- 5KGobbler 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (47)Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AMRaleigh · 7.9 mi from Raleigh
- RaceTurkey Trot 2026Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PMAPEX · 13 mi from Raleigh
- half marathonWinter 2026/2027 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - CarySun, Nov 22 · All dayApex · 12 mi from Raleigh
- half marathonWinter 2026/2027 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Holly SpringsSun, Nov 22 · All dayHolly Springs · 17 mi from Raleigh
- half marathonWinter 2026/2027 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening - ApexSun, Nov 22 · All dayApex · 13 mi from Raleigh
- RaceNCFC ECNL Girls Glow Run Chasing Goals, Changing LivesSun, Nov 22 · 6:00 PMRaleigh · 6.2 mi from Raleigh
- Race2026 Willow Spring High School Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 7:45 AMFuquay Varina · 19 mi from Raleigh
- 5KTROSA Turkey Trot 5KThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMDurham · 19 mi from Raleigh
- RaceLeesville Community Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AMRaleigh · 8.9 mi from Raleigh
- 5KFreedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5KThu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AMGarner · 11 mi from Raleigh
- 5KTrophy Trot 5kThu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AMRaleigh · 4.8 mi from Raleigh
- ClassInto the Woods: Trail Training ProgramSun, Nov 29 · 8:00 AMCarrboro · 25 mi from Raleigh
- half marathonRaleigh Holiday Half MarathonSat, Dec 5 · 8:00 AMRaleigh · 3.4 mi from Raleigh
- Race2026 Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NCSat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AMCary · 9.0 mi from Raleigh
- 5KMushing Mutts Canicross Race and Dog Friendly 5kSat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AMHolly Springs · 17 mi from Raleigh
- RaceWinter 2026/2027 Adult Run + Strength - CarySun, Dec 6 · All dayCary · 10 mi from Raleigh
- RaceJolly Jog Fun Run/WalkSat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AMDurham · 17 mi from Raleigh
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