5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 665 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the NC Tri HFTC in Chapel Hill on March 8. North Carolina 5K races run primarily March through August.

MRT 2026 1 Mile

Tue, Aug 4 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 1 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 1 Mile2 Mile NI CC (17 and under)

From $5 Open 15 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series Tuesday August 4, 2026

Tue, Aug 4 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier August 6 , 2026

Thu, Aug 6 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 7, 2026

Fri, Aug 7 · Avon, NC Avon

1 Mile5k

From $40 Open

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Run4More - The Education Over Debt Foundation

Sat, Aug 8 · Concord, NC Concord

Run4More 5K

From $25 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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High Point Sprint Triathlon and Youth Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · High Point, NC High Point

Youth Short Course Triathlon (Ages 7-10)Youth Long Course Triathlon (Ages 11-15)Aquabike +7

From $40 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace

Sat, Aug 8 · Valdese, NC Valdese

5,000 Meter Run10,000 meter Run

From $20 Open

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Let Your Light Shine 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Let Your Light Shine 5K 2026

From $35 Closed

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$5K - August

Tue, Aug 11 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

$5K - August

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 12, 2026

Wed, Aug 12 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Village 5k/1 mile Road Race series presented by Village Realty

Thu, Aug 13 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 14, 2026

Fri, Aug 14 · Avon, NC Avon

1 Mile5k

From $40 Open

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The Pirate 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

5k Timed

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Highlands Twilight 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Highlands, NC Highlands

5K Stroller Race5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Race to the Rock - 5K Run

Sun, Aug 16 · Chimney Rock, NC Chimney Rock

Individual

From $30 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 19, 2026

Wed, Aug 19 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access August 20, 2026

Thu, Aug 20 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

STANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run for Refugees 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Durham, NC Durham

5K

From $30 Open

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Summer's Done 13.1

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

1/8 MarathonVirtual 1/8 MarathonVirtual 1/4 Marathon +8

From $0 Open

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Rescue Run 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Virtual Rescue Run 5kThe Rescue Run 5k

From $30 Closed

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 26, 2026

Wed, Aug 26 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Rosman Rumble 2026

Fri, Aug 28 · Rosman, NC Rosman

Rosman Rumble 2026 - the flattest 5K in Transylvania - run or walk.

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Asheville Half Marathon & 10K/5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Asheville, NC Asheville

5KVirtual Runner - 5KVirtual Runner - 10K +3

From $29.99 Open

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Yiasou Greek Festival 5K presented by Novant Health

Sat, Aug 29 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Kid's Mile5K5K (K-12)

From $19 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Triple Nickle Remembrance Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Fort Bragg, NC Fort Bragg

Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile RunVirtual Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile Run

From $25 Open

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Zebulon B&G Club 5k Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Zebulon, NC Zebulon

5k (Ages 16 & up)5k (Kids 5 and Under)5k (Ages 6-15)

From $0 Open

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MRT 2026 1Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile

Tue, Sep 1 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 1 Mile-2 Mile-1 MileMRT 2025 Distance Challenge Series Race #7 1 Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile (Youth)

From $8 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series September 2, 2026

Wed, Sep 2 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Norwayne Alumni and Friends, Inc 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships

Sat, Sep 5 · Fremont, NC Fremont

5K for Non-Members5K for Members

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Raleigh, North Carolina

Sat, Sep 5 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

5K Run - Individual5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Ruck - Individual +2

From $28 Closed

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2026 HBCU STEM Education Run - Raleigh

Mon, Sep 7 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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$5K - September

Tue, Sep 8 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

$5K - September

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series September 9, 2026

Wed, Sep 9 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Lion Pride 5K

Thu, Sep 10 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 mile5K WALK (Untimed)5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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Dirty Dozen 5K and Fun Run Obstacle Mud Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

1 Mile Fun RunIndividualTeam of Four

From $30 Open

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