Asheville, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Asheville Hot Chocolate Races". The Asheville Hot Chocolate races has been the highlight of Western North Carolina's winter running season since 2008. The race began as a simple 10k with a 1k kids hill climb. The race grew as a family event and so the short, 100 yard Marshmallow Dash was added for the newest little runners. In 2018 we added a much requested 5k to the line up. And lastly, in 2022, we emerged from the pandemic with an added challenge, our newest distance, the Hot Chocolate Half Marathon! Unfortunately, due to the distruction of a lot of the half marathon course from Hurricane Helene we skipped the half marathon distance in 2025 but it will make a triumphant reurn in 2026!!! With a downhill start and an up hill finish the meat of the race is a beautiful run along the French Broad River. The race benefits the Isaac Dickson Parent Teacher Organization which in turn supports the teachers, students and families of our school. www.hotchocolateraces.com

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

Gibsonville, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Northeast Park Duathlon". Event is a quick way to jump-start the season. This sprint distance du with a flat fast run and a short challenging bike course will have you kissing your winter blues goodbye! Take off the trainer tires, dust the cobwebs off the race belt, and help us celebrate the start of the year! To top off a great first race of the season, you'll get a one-of-a-kind NE Park DU ski cap in lieu of a shirt! Run: 1.6 Miles, Bike: 10.5 Miles, Run: 1.6 Miles. www.bitly.com/northeastduathlon

Elizabethtown, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Lu Mil Wine Run 5k". Like running or walking and love wine? This race is for you! Join us on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with start times at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., which you will select during registration, for an exciting annual event at Lu Mil Vineyards featuring a great assortment of locally produced wines. Whether you run, walk, or simply enjoy the wine, this race promises a great time and an incredible experience. The race is timed and scored by J3 Timing, with results posted at www.J3Timing.com. Registration includes a super soft ring spun cotton T-shirt, a shatterproof, collapsible, and portable wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, a chip-timed race bib, online results, and of course, a pour of wine. https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Elizabethtown/LuMilWineRun5k?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Greensboro, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Only Fools Run Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K". Don't miss this spring half marathon, 10K, & 5K! Well now we have gone and done it! Welcome to our Only Fools Run Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K! This race will happen every year as close to April Fools as possible! Why April Fools? C'mon we are distance runners, who hasn't felt foolish at some point or another? At least we are a tight community of fools, so let's celebrate together!! https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Greensboro/OnlyFoolsRunHalfMarathonand10K