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.

Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Dirty Santa Trail Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Trail Run

From $45 Open

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Santa Dash 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville & Orthopaedics East

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, NC Greenville

1 Mile WalkSanta Dash 5k

From $15 Open

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Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Lights & Sirens Fun Run/WalkLights & Sirens 5K

From $20 Open

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SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!

Sat, Dec 12 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Fortnight Before Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun Mile5K +5

From $5 Open

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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JKL AERO 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

JKL AERO 5K

From $0.01 Closed

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic

Sat, Dec 19 · Statesville, NC Statesville

5KHalf MarathonVirtual Run +2

From $30 Open

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Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Snowman DashSanta Run 5KSANTA 8K +1

From $20 Open 17 spots left

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Last Mile

Sun, Dec 27 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

Virtual 2 Mile2 Mile4 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026

Thu, Dec 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5KKids Dash

From $16 Open 30 spots left

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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5KKids Dash

From $15 Open 39 spots left

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Running of the Lights

Fri, Jan 1 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

1.75 Mile Fun Run/WalkEconomy 1.75 Mile Fun Run/WalkEconomy 5K Run/Walk +2

From $20 Open

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Beat the Bridge 10k/5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Beat the Bridge 5kBeat the Bridge 10kBeat the Bridge Virtual 5k +2

From $0 Closed

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Viking Dash - Cape Fear

Sat, Feb 6 · Winnabow, NC Winnabow

Viking Dash - Cape Fear - 5KViking Dash - Cape Fear - 10K

From $45 Closed

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Viking Dash - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Feb 13 · New Hill, NC New Hill

Viking Dash - Raleigh - 5KViking Dash - Raleigh - 10K

From $45 Closed

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Run Oak Island

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

Virtual 1 Mile1 Miler5K Run/Walk +33

From $20 Open

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Run Oak Island 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

1 Miler5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +35

From $19 Open

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Sole Mates

Sat, Feb 13 · Cary, NC Cary

Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open

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The Big Game Run

Sun, Feb 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

The Big Game 4 Miler100 yard kid's dashVirtual 4 Miler

From $7.99 Open

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Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon

Fri, Feb 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 5K5KVirtual 5K +13

From $20 Open 6 spots left

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Viking Dash - Greensboro, NC

Sat, Feb 27 · Pleasant Garden, NC Pleasant Garden

Viking Dash - Greensboro - 5KViking Dash - Greensboro - 5KViking Dash - Greensboro - 10K +1

From $45 Closed

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Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run

Mon, Mar 1 · Liberty, NC Liberty

6th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)5th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)6th Annual - Run with Lily 5K - VIRTUAL RUN +3

From $15 Open

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UNC Health Southeastern 5K, 10K & Fun Mile (Rumba on the Lumber)

Sat, Mar 6 · Lumberton, NC Lumberton

UNC Health Southeastern 5KUNC Health Southeastern 5KUNC Health Southeastern 10K +1

From $30 Closed

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Ainsley's Angels 13th Annual Run With Your Heart 5K/10K/15K

Sat, Mar 6 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

In person 5KIn person 5KRider 5K +20

From $0 Open

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6th Annual St Patrick’s Day 5K and Pub Crawl

Sat, Mar 13 · Washington, NC Washington

6th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K and Pub Crawl5th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K and Pub CrawlPub Crawl only - no 5k +1

From $30 Closed

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St Leo - Run Leo 5K, 10K, and John Hanson Fun Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

John Hanson Fun RunJohn Hanson Fun RunRun Leo 5K Race +4

From $25 Closed

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Pot of Gold 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

5K Race5K Race

From $35 Closed

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Viking Dash - Pinehurst, NC

Sat, Mar 20 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Viking Dash - Pinehurst - 5KViking Dash - Pinehurst - 5KViking Dash - Pinehurst - 10K +1

From $40 Closed

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Charlotte Craft Beer Half Marathon - Relay & 5 Miler

Sat, Mar 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5 MilerVirtual Runner - 5 MilerVirtual Runner - 5 Miler +7

From $39.99 Open

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2027 Run Sunset Beach

Sat, Apr 10 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

1 MileVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Landmark 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

5k Timed5k Timed

From $30 Open

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Run Ocean Isle Beach 2027

Sat, Oct 23 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

1 MilerVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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MRT 2026 4Mile

Sun, Mar 17 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 4MileMRT 2026 4Mile (Youth)

From $8 Closed

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MRT 2026 5k

Sun, May 5 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 5k (Youth)MRT 2026 5k

From $8 Closed

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MRT 2026 5k

Sun, May 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 5k (Youth)MRT 2026 5k

From $8 Closed

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MRT 2026 1 Mile

Sun, Aug 18 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 1 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 1 Mile

From $8 Closed 15 spots left

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