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.

Pink Ribbon Run 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Greenville, NC Greenville

2026 Pink Ribbon Run 5K-1M walk

From $35 Closed

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Cary Greenways Tour

Sun, Oct 4 · Cary, NC Cary

5KVirtual 5K10K +6

From $0 Open

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MRT 2026 5k

Tue, Oct 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 5kMRT 2026 5k (Youth)

From $8 Open

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Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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5K Zombie Run & One Mile Family Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Morganton, NC Morganton

One Mile Family Fun Run5K Zombie Run

From $10 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Bit of Hope 2K WalkBit of Hope 5K Trail Run 2K WalkBit of Hope 5K Virtual Run +1

From $15 Closed

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Ache Around the Lake

Sat, Oct 10 · Tryon, NC Tryon

The Ouch 2 MileAche Around the Lake 8KVIRTUAL RACE 8k

From $30 Open

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Novant Health Lake Norman 15K & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Cornelius, NC Cornelius

5K15K

From $29 Open

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Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Fri, Oct 16 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5k Run/WalkDouble Barrel 10K + 5K Challenge10K +6

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

From $40 Open

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Warrior Wolf Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Warrior Wolf Challenge

From $89 Open 40 spots left

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation 1 Mile Walk and 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Sparta, NC Sparta

1 Mile5K

From $25 Closed

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Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Kinston, NC Kinston

5kHalf-Marathon

From $45 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Miles for Mammos 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5K5KFree Kids 5 and Under (No shirt/No medal) +1

From $0 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Triangle, NC

Sat, Oct 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Let's Make Pink Just a Color

Sun, Oct 18 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk5 K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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The Barley Chase

Sun, Oct 18 · Newport, NC Newport

5k10k

From $35 Open 82 spots left

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Sandhills Running "Sasquatch 4-Hour 1-Mile Repeat" and "Sasquatch 5K"

Sat, Oct 24 · Southern Pines, NC Southern Pines

1 Mile Repeat-4 Hour Race5K

From $40 Closed

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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NODA Halloween Freaky 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Freaky 5kFreaky 5k ( kids 5-12 )Freaky 5k ( kids 0-4 )

From $0 Open

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Hawg Run

Sat, Oct 24 · LEXINGTON, NC LEXINGTON

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Dare to Scare 5k & Sweet Treat Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Manteo, NC Manteo

Sweet Treat Fun RunVIRTUAL Dare to Scare 5kDare to Scare 5k

From $20 Closed 30 spots left

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Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Emerald Isle, NC Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle 5KEmerald Isle Half MarathonEmerald Isle Marathon

From $35 Open

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The NCANA Run for Joy 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Closed

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Seaside Shuffle

Sat, Oct 24 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Seaside Shuffle 5K

From $25 Open

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Running Scared 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Running Scared 5KVirtual 5K

From $33 Open

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Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

1 MileVirtual 5K5K +4

From $19 Open

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Glow Run 5k Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville & Orthopaedics East

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Glow Run 1 Mile WalkGlow Run 5k

From $15 Open

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14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop

Tue, Oct 27 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult5k Youth +1

From $6 Open 25 spots left

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Nailed It! 5K Pumpkin Run/1 Mile Fun Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

1 Mile Fun Run5K Youth (18 and Under)5K Adult

From $20 Open

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The Compass Pointe 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Leland, NC Leland

5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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Bertie Spectacular 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Windsor, NC Windsor

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open

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Amberly Sugar Rush

Sat, Oct 31 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun Mile3 Mile +5

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

5K RunVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Graham, NC Graham

Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

From $30 Closed

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Miles for Meals 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

5KCovenant Partner

From $29 Closed

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Beaufort Bridge Run 5K & 1+ Mile Dog Strut

Sat, Nov 7 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

1+ Mile Dog Strut (untimed)Beaufort Bridge Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Robin Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Robin Run 5k

From $30 Closed

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