North Carolina · October
October Races in North Carolina
Find races in North Carolina taking place in October. Compare dates, locations, distances and registration information. Explore 39 race with a confirmed dates.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 39
- Active listings
- 169
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October Races in North Carolina: common questions
- How many races are there in North Carolina in October?
- RaceRove currently lists 39 upcoming races in North Carolina in October with a confirmed date, plus 130 annual events usually held that month whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- What is the biggest race in North Carolina in October?
- By estimated field size, the largest event is the Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure, with about 10,000 runners across all of its distances.
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