Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Show Your Panther Spirit—Halloween Style! The Panther Cheer Halloween Spirit Run takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Elizabethtown High School Panther Stadium. The event features a timed 5K Run/Walk and a free Kids’ 2.5K Fun Run/Walk. Both races begin at 8:30 a.m. The course features a 2.5K loop around the EHS campus. Kids will complete one lap, while 5K participants will complete two. Whether you are a hardcore runner, friends enjoying a morning walk, or simply trying to outrun the ghosts and goblins, everyone is invited to join the fun. Costumes are strongly encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite superhero, movie character, monster, Panther fan, or anything else your imagination can create. Just make sure your costume allows you to safely run, walk, and see the course. 5K Registration Registration for the timed 5K is $35 through October 23 and $40 on race day. Applicable RunSignUp processing fees will be added at checkout. Participants registered by October 4 will receive a Panther Cheer Halloween Spirit Run shirt. Shirts are not guaranteed after the deadline. 5K registration also includes: Official race bib Professional race timing Posted results Post-race water Light refreshments A fun Halloween morning filled with Panther spirit Free Kids’ 2.5K Fun Run/Walk Children ages 12 and under may participate in the Kids’ 2.5K Fun Run/Walk for free. Registration is required. Every child who finishes will receive a special Halloween candy bag. A responsible adult must remain onsite for every child participant. Race shirts and finisher medals are not included with the free kids’ event. Awards and Costume Contest Awards will be presented at approximately 9:15 a.m. at the 50-yard line. Awards will be given to: Overall Male 5K Winner Overall Female 5K Winner Best Individual Costume Best Group or Family Costume Best Kids’ Costume There will not be age-group awards or finisher medals, but there will be plenty of Panther pride and Halloween fun. Race-Day Schedule 7:00–8:15 a.m. Packet pickup and race-day registration at EHS Panther Stadium 8:30 a.m. 5K and Kids’ 2.5K begin 9:15 a.m. Race and costume awards at the 50-yard line Parking Participant parking will be available at Memorial Methodist Church. Vehicles should enter the parking area from North Miles Street. Event Policies Walkers, strollers, leashed dogs, and headphones are permitted. Walkers and participants using strollers are asked to begin toward the back of the starting area. Bicycles, scooters, skates, skateboards, and similar devices are not permitted. Costumes may not include realistic weapons, sharp objects, or anything that could create a safety hazard. The event will be held rain or shine. It may be delayed, modified, or canceled if lightning, severe weather, or other dangerous conditions threaten participant safety. Registration fees are nonrefundable. Should the event be canceled, registration fees will be treated as donations to the EHS Panther Cheer Boosters. Support Panther Cheer Proceeds from the Panther Cheer Halloween Spirit Run support the EHS Panther Cheer Boosters. Even those who cannot participate can help support the program by making a donation through the Donate Tab at the top of the page..

Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you! Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 9:00am or 10:30am (you will select your start time during registration) for another exciting "Halloween themed" event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of the Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery! We are excited to host this event at a refined resort with a winery, distillery, museum, restaurant, tasting room, spa, ample event space, and the Tipsy Toad Gallery. Whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. Registration Includes: T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt or Upgrade to a hoodie for only $10Wine Glass: Plastic Wine Glass!Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walkResults Posted Online...and of course, a pour of wine!

9th annual Great Turkey Chase to benefit ECHOS in Elizabethtown. A portion of registration fees and 100% of on line donations will benefit ECHOS. Go to https://www.echoslancaster.org to connect with ECHOS. 5K course starting and ending at Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ (EBIC) 996 E High St, Elizabethtown, PA. Kids run: No event fee. Sign up on line! Kids run sponsored by Tatted Toy Guys and LIV-Etown, Elizabethtown!! Option for t-shirt purchase. 5K: 5K loop runs through the streets of Elizabethtown. Family friendly race! Making family memories! Thanksgiving traditions! Come out on Thanksgiving morning to exercise before your Thanksgiving feast. "Catch" a stuffed turkey and receive a gift card that can be used to purchase a turkey. T-shirts to all 5K participants signed up by November 5th. Finisher's medal to all 5K finishers. Age group awards by 10 year age groups and overall finisher awards-Thanksgiving style! Registration online up until 4:00 on 11/25/2026. In person day of registration available starting at 6:45 on November 26th at EBIC. PARKING INFORMATION: DO NOT PARK IN BLOCKED OFF AREA OF THE PARKING LOT. This area will be used for the kids run. DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASSY AREAS AT THE CHURCH. Limited parking is available at the EBIC parking lot. Overflow parking will be needed and is available at Bear Creek School, East High Elementary School, small lot at the Fair Grounds by outbuildings, and street parking. (See parking map below) Although we love our furry friends, dogs are not allowed on the race course for safety reasons. Unfortunately, the Great Turkey Chase does not offer refunds under any circumstances due to pre race costs affiliated with each registration. Contest information: 1. 2026 Great Turkey Chase Family Gathering Contest Award for the biggest family gathering at the Great Turkey Chase Entry forms will be available at the ECHOS table in the registration area. Contest rules: ·“Family member” equates to whomever you consider to be part of your family! ·Each family member must be registered for either of our two races (5K or the Kids Fun Run) ·Each family gathering will designate a family captain. ·The winners will be the group with the most qualifying members listed. ·The deadline to place your entry form into the official entry folder at the ECHOS table is 8:00 am on race day. ·Winners will be announced just prior to the start of the 5K. Family captain can pick up the prize after they finish the race. ·If needed, a tie in the number of family participants will be decided by a random drawing. ·The prize is a family gift pack worth ~$100. 2. 2026 Great Turkey Chase Costume Contest for 5K participants Awards for the individuals and groups showing the most Thanksgiving Day Spirit! Contest rules: ·Entrants must be participants in the 2026 Great Turkey Chase 5K. ·Bib numbers of all in the photo must be visible for qualification. ·Submit photo entries under the “2026 Great Turkey Chase Photo Contest” post on the Great Turkey Chase Facebook page between 6:30 am and 12:00 noon on November 26, 2026. ·Costumes will be judged based on creativity, fun and holiday spirit. ·First place winners will be awarded gift cards ·Prizes will be mailed to the winners. ·Winners will be announced on the Great Turkey Chase Facebook page by December 1, 2026.

Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you! Join us on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 9:00am or for another exciting "Christmas themed" event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of the Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery! We are excited to host this event at a refined resort with a winery, distillery, museum, restaurant, tasting room, spa, ample event space, and the Tipsy Toad Gallery. Whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. Registration Includes: T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt or Upgrade to a hoodie for only $10Wine Glass: Plastic Wine Glass!Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walkResults Posted Online...and of course, a pour of wine!

Get ready to jingle all the way through Christmas in the Park at the "Jingle Bell Trot" on Friday, December 4th, starting at 11:59 pm! Grab your running shoes, don your jingle bells, and join us at Christmas in the Park at Freeman Lake Park for a festive, fun-filled evening of walking, running, or trotting through the lights of Christmas in the Park. Race Details: Date: Friday, December 4th Time: Race begins at 11:59 pm Packet Pickup: Opens at 11:00 pm Location: Christmas in the Park, Freeman Lake Park Race Course: The Jingle Bell Trot will take you through the enchanting Christmas in the Park at Freeman Lake Park. Enjoy the twinkling lights, holiday decorations, and the joyful spirit of the season as you run. Fundraising: All proceeds from the Jingle Bell Trot benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program and support the Elizabethtown Rotary Club's local educational initiatives, including scholarships, literacy programs, and efforts to place a book vending machine in every local elementary and middle school. Registration: Registration: $40 Family of Four: $100 Kids 5 and under can participate for FREE per Santa's request. All registered runners will receive a special finishers' medal, making this event even more memorable. Santa's Special Appearance: Guess who's making a special trip to join us at the finish line? Santa Claus himself! After crossing the finish line, gather around for a Hot Cocoa and Cookies party to celebrate your achievement and enjoy the holiday spirit. Under 18 years of age 18 and over Join us for a festive evening of running, walking, trotting, and spreading holiday cheer at the Jingle Bell Trot. See you at Freeman Lake Park on December 4th.

It's never too early to start thinking ahead! Raise your glass and ring in the New Year with us at Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery! We're starting 2027 the only way we know how, with a race! After you ring in the New Year, take a nap then come out, and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year! We're putting on the New Year's Day 5K and Half Marathon at one of the most spectacular venues on the circuit! We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2026 goodbye, and are offering the New Year's Day 5K and Half Marathon for just $27 (and that includes a drink)! We'll have the same great course, music and an awesome Finisher Medal! We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $25. We will be starting at 10:00 am at Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery. If you're not ready to be out and about, join us for the virtual 5K & we will ship you your swag (continental US only; lower 48 states)! Virtual participants will receive a Finisher Medal. Purchase your commemorative NYD 2027 shirt for just $25. We’ll also be presenting overall and age-group awards for each distance in the usual 5-year categories starting at 10 & under.

Love is in the air—and so are your footsteps! The Beads & Bubbles 5K at Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery in Elizabethtown, NC brings a festive Mardi Gras & Valentine twist to your run, inviting athletes of all paces to enjoy a fun, feel-good course filled with heart-day spirit. Whether you’re running with your sweetheart, your best friends, or hoping to meet someone new along the way, this race is all about connection, celebration, and a dash of sparkle. Every participant will receive a Valentine-themed race shirt, a charming finisher medal, and a complimentary mimosa to sip as you celebrate your finish. Awards will also be presented in the usual five-year age groups starting at 10 & under, giving everyone a chance to feel the love. Come share the miles, the moments, and the mimosas—Matchmakers & Mimosas 5K is the sweetest way to kick off your Valentine season! We even have a special Sip & Stroll division. It includes all the goodies of the 5K, with no requirement to run. We'll have juice and water for those under 21.

Join us for an unforgettable endurance challenge at the scenic Nature Park in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. This ultra-distance race takes you on a stunning loop course that winds along the lake’s tranquil shoreline, through shaded woodland trails, and across rolling terrain that will test both your speed and your stamina. Whether you’re chasing a personal record, looking to conquer your first ultra, or simply soaking in the beauty of Kentucky’s countryside, the Nature Park delivers an experience like no other. Runners will enjoy fully stocked aid stations, enthusiastic volunteer support, and the camaraderie that only the ultra community can provide. With every lap, you’ll take in sweeping water views, peaceful natural surroundings, and the satisfaction of pushing yourself farther than you thought possible. Cross the finish line and celebrate your achievement with post-race refreshments and well-earned bragging rights. Distances: 5K, 8 hour solo, 8 hour teamsTerrain: Mixed surface – paved p

Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you! Join us on Saturday, March 13, 2027 at 9:00am and 10:30am (you will select your start time during registration) for an exciting annual event that features the scenic views of Lu Mil Vineyards featuring a great assortment of locally produced wines! Whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. Registration Includes: T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included! Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walkResults Posted Online...and of course, a pour of wine!

Get ready to chase the rainbow at the Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon at the Beautiful Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery, where every mile feels like a celebration and a little bit of magic is in the air. This spirited race brings shamrock energy, festive fun, and plenty of good vibes—whether you’re flying through the 5K, cruising the 10K, or taking on the bold challenge of the half marathon. Every participant will score a shiny custom finisher medal, your personal pot of gold waiting at the end of the run. And with awards in each distance across the usual 5-year age groups, there are lots of chances to get lucky and take home some bragging rights. So throw on your green, channel your inner leprechaun, and let your feet find the fortune—this is one race where luck loves company!