Asheville, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Sock It To Me Santa 5k". Fire up the holiday spirit while supporting the Asheville High School and Middle School band programs! As part of the Start Running/Keep Running Initiative, participants 17 & under and 65 & over receive $5 off at checkout, and groups of four or more receive 15% off at checkout. All runners will receive a custom knit hat or a race tee, with the choice made during registration. This offer applies only to the 5K. https://kickitevents.com/sock-it-to-me-santa-5k

Burlington, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon". Welcome to Run at the Rock! Since 2005, trail runners from across the region have challenged themselves on the beautiful and demanding trails of Cedarock Park. Run 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon on awesome courses that include twisty single-track and smooth, flowing equestrian trails. After finishing the race, don your race hoodie (included with registration) and enjoy hot soup, great music, a free kids race, and a fun awards ceremony with lots of giveaways. Cedarock Park is located in Burlington, NC and is an easy drive from Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem. https://roadlessraces.com/races/run-at-the-rock

Asheville, North Carolina (United States of America) - "New Year's Resolution Run 5k & 10k". Are you ready to hit the ground running in 2026? The 12th Annual New Year’s Resolution Run 5k & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru is January 1, 2026, at 10 a.m.! What better way to celebrate the start of a new year than running in the heart of downtown Asheville? The race course takes you through the bustling streets of downtown and charming neighborhoods, including the Grove Park area on the 10k route. And, of course, we’ve saved the best for last! The course will take you up North Market Street, the only remaining block of unique, historic, cobblestone brick pavers in Asheville, for an exciting finish. We welcome families and participants of all ages to come walk or run their way to completing their first resolution! Bring warm layers of clothes, lace up your shoes, and make 2026 a year of intention, inner strength, and power! https://idaph.net/resolution-run

Clemmons, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Running of the Lights". This event has quickly become a family favorite. Start the New Year off on a healthy note! Join us for a night of fun and celebration that starts with a celebratory toast ends with a hot chocolate to celebrate the healthy New Year! This run course is an experience of a lifetime. Runners wind through the park at midnight and experience the Tanglewood Festival of Lights in a whole new way, on foot! It is a Christmas wonderland of lights and action. Don't miss it! Participants can stroll through the Christmas wonderland at whatever pace they choose, and then relish in hot chocolate and snacks provided at the finish line. The race starts at the stroke of midnight. We will celebrate the New Year with a Live Feed of New York's Timesquare to count down the New Year, see the ball drop, and start the race! https://bit.ly/ROTL

Greensboro, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Groundhog's Lap Race". Ever wonder what it meant when someone said, "This feels like Groundhog's Day?" Come find out for yourself by participating in your own Groundhog's Day lap race! Choose your time, 3 hours, 6 hours, or 12 hours and find yourself on the 3.2 mile trail loop at Haw River State Park. See how far you can get and earn unique stickers for each "milestone" you hit along the way! https://bit.ly/GroundhogsLapRace