5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 594 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Mebane Dogwood Festival Family 5K in Mebane on April 24. North Carolina 5K races run primarily April through August.

I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Dunn, NC Dunn

5k

From $25 Open

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Loaves and Fishes and Veterans Services of the Carolinas Run for Recovery

Sat, Nov 14 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

5K Run (timed)5K Walk (untimed)

From $25 Closed

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Stars, Stripes, & Strides

Sat, Nov 14 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun Mile5K +7

From $5 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 5k5KVirtual 10K +4

From $30 Open

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Gobble Waddle 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Smithfield, NC Smithfield

5K10K

From $35 Closed

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

5KRuck - 5kRuck - 10k +3

From $45 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Pinehurst Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

The Little Gobbler - 1 Mile Fun RunThe Pinehurst Turkey Trot 5K

From $37 Open

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Greensboro Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 21 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

1 Mile Fun Run5k5k - Chariot Runner +8

From $0 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Fall Frenzy 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Fall Frenzy 5K

From $35 Closed

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Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 10K & Youth Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Phantom 5K5K Run/WalkPhantom 10K +2

From $15 Closed

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The Minutemen Muster Trot

Wed, Nov 25 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

1 Mile Run1 Mile Walk5K

From $0 Closed

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Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile 2026

Wed, Nov 25 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Beer Mile

From $48 Open

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14th Annual Old North State 5K Turkey Trot Run

Thu, Nov 26 · New London, NC New London

5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk

From $20 Closed

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Leesville Community Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Leesville Community Turkey Trot 5K

From $20 Closed

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Asheville Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun RunAsheville Turkey Trot 5k

From $20 Open

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Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Little Turkeys Fun Run/Walk (All Ages)Cold Turkey 5K (Not Timed)Cold Turkey 5K

From $20 Open

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Onslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

OCO Giblet 1 MilerOCO Turkey Trot 5K"ish"Extra Servings Challenge - 5K"ish" & GIblet 1-Miler

From $15 Open

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Running of the Turkeys

Thu, Nov 26 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Family Fun Walk & Run (Untimed)5K Run/Walk (Timed)

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Adult1 Mile Youth5k Youth +3

From $10 Open

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Calabash Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Calabash, NC Calabash

Virtual Mashed Potato MilerMashed Potato 1 MilerVirtual 5K Turkey Trot +5

From $19 Open

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Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

From $35 Closed

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Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Black Mountain, NC Black Mountain

Wishbone 1 MilerTurkey Trot 5kVirtual 5k/ No live participation

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Gobble Gobble 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Locust, NC Locust

Gobble Gobble 5K

From $0 Open

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2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

2026 University City Turkey Trot Fun Run2026 University City Turkey Trot

From $32 Closed

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Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Ocracoke, NC Ocracoke

5K Turkey TrotVirtual 5K Turkey Trot

From $35 Closed 20 spots left

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Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Boiling Springs, NC Boiling Springs

Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk ParticipantPhantom Runner

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1/4 Mile Fun Run 10 & Under1 Mile5k

From $30 Open

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Beau's Buddies Turkey Trot for Tots

Thu, Nov 26 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5KFamily Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Harris Teeter 1 MileCPI Security 5KCPI Security 8K

From $27 Closed

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20th Annual Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · cornelius, NC cornelius

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Craven Smart Start Holiday Hustle

Tue, Dec 1 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Santa's Fun RunVirtual 5KJingle Bell Jog 5K +3

From $15 Closed

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Jingle Bell Trot

Thu, Dec 3 · Trent Woods, NC Trent Woods

5K Bangert Students/Staff5KFun Run/Walk Bangert Students/Staff +1

From $20 Closed

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC

Sat, Dec 5 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

FUN RUN

From $15 Open

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The 4 Day Movement Path to the PORTAL 8K, 4K Run/Walk + .4K Kids Run!

Sat, Dec 5 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

4K Run Walk8K Run.4K Kids Run (by any size donation)

From $0 Open

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Jingle Bell Rockin' Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mountain

Phantom Dasher5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Chad Sittig Agency 5KCarolinaEast 10KTrader Construction Half Marathon

From $24 Open Closing Soon

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Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction

Sat, Dec 5 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Into the Woods 5KSleeping In: Support the event and get the tshirt without having to get out of bed!

From $30 Closed

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Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Wilmington Historic 5KWilmington Historic Virtual 5KWilmington Historic 10K +5

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Jamestown, NC Jamestown

1 Mile Fun Run5k Run, Walk, or RompVirtual 5k +2

From $12 Closed

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Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Locust, NC Locust

Locust #Elfie 5K

From $20 Open

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