5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 360 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the HowlOWeen 5K in Cary on October 11. North Carolina 5K races run primarily October through August.

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 Closing Soon

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Running Down a Cure 5k Run

Fri, Oct 23 · Cherry Point, NC Cherry Point

1-Mile Walk - Untimed5K

From $25 Open

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Surf to Sound 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Surf City, NC Surf City

5K Virtual Run/Walk5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Zombie 5k Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Cherokee, NC Cherokee

5K Run

From $25 Open

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Monsters & Mimosas 5K - Golden Road

Sat, Oct 24 · State Road, NC State Road

Sip & Stroll5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Southern Alamance Middle School Tigers 5k/Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Graham, NC Graham

Southern Alamance Middle School Tigers 5k/Fun Run and food drive

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Flat & Fast Rural Hall 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Rural Hall, NC Rural Hall

5K Race

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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United We Run 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilson, NC Wilson

5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Good Samaritan 5K Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5KCross Training 5K

From $15 Open

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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 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®

Sat, Oct 24 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual Buddy Walk (Participate From Anywhere)Individual Walker RegistrationFamily Registration (Up to 4 Walkers)

From $25 Open

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Hawg Run

Sat, Oct 24 · LEXINGTON, NC LEXINGTON

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Top To Toe 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Denver, NC Denver

Kids Fun Run 11 and Under5k Timed5k Non Timed Run/Walk

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Possum Scurry 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Weaverville, NC Weaverville

Pinkie Possums 1K - Combined Boys & Girls - (ages 8 and under)Joey Possums 2K - Combined Boys & Girls - (ages 9-10)Jack Possum 3K - Boys - (intermediate - middle school) +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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GHOE 5K Kickoff

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

GHOE 5k Kickoff

From $18.91 Open Closing Soon

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Holler Haunt 5K Fundraiser

Sat, Oct 24 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Holler Haunt 5 K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Cape Fear Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Volunteer 7:30am-9:00am and RunVolunteer 9:00am-10:30am and Run5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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St. Matthew's 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run / Walk

From $10 Open

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Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · CONCORD, NC CONCORD

Jack O' Lantern Jaunt Fun RunJack O' Lantern Jaunt 5k

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Mash Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Murphy, NC Murphy

Monster Mash Dash 5k for Cherokee Co. Shop with a Cop

From $25 Open

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Puppy Creek Fire Department “Run for a Cure” 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Raeford, NC Raeford

5K Run/WalkVirtual Puppy Creek Fire Department "Run for a Cure" 5K

From $35 Open

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NODA Halloween Freaky 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

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

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Happy Valley Humdinger

Sat, Oct 24 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

5KKids Fun Run Presented By UNC Ortho

From $5 Open

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Warlick Family YMCA Trick or Trail 5 K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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GCS Harvest Classic 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mountain

GCS Harvest Classic 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Wounded Warrior 5K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Davidson, NCVirtual

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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The NCANA Run for Joy 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

5K StrollerVirtual 5K5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Seaside Shuffle

Sat, Oct 24 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Seaside Shuffle 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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CFNC Steps for Hope

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

CFNC Steps for Hope

From $25 Open

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Trick or Trot 5K at Wendell Falls

Sat, Oct 24 · Wendell, NC Wendell

5K - Wendell Falls Residents (HOA Members)5K - Guest (Non HOA Member)

From $30 Open

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Red Oak Race Fest

Sun, Oct 25 · Whitsett, NC Whitsett

Beer Mile5k

From $10 Open

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Dash for DVA 5K walk/run

Sun, Oct 25 · Cullowhee, NC Cullowhee

Dash for DVA 5k walk/run

From $15 Open

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Round 2!- Woods Walk for Kerry

Sun, Oct 25 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Woods Walk for Kerry

From $23 Open

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16th Annual Rowan Rotary Spooky Sprint 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Fun Run5K Entry

From $10 Open

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Connor House "Think Pink" 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Connor House "Think Pink" 5K

From $25 Open

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Best Dam 5K Run/Walk in North Carolina

Sun, Oct 25 · Badin, NC Badin

6h Annual Best Dam 5K Run/Walk In North Carolina6th Annual Virtual Best Dam 5K(includes shipping)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop

Tue, Oct 27 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth5k Adult +1

From $6 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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Miles for Mission 5K/2K

Thu, Oct 29 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Miles for Mission 2K Fun Run (non timed event)Miles for Mission 5K (timed event)

From $5 Open

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Annual UCB Halloween Run/Walk 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

UCB Halloween Race

From $19.99 Open

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Perseverance: The V Foundation 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Kids Run5K Run

From $5 Open

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Goblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCC

Fri, Oct 30 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Goblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCC

From $30 Open

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8th Annual Aggie Pride 5K 2026

Fri, Oct 30 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

8th Annual Aggie Pride 5K (LIVE RACE- Oct. 30th) Walk/Run 2026(VIRTUAL) 8th Annual Aggie Pride 5K 2026(ATL -VIRTUAL) Aggie Pride5K - *(Local N. Metro Atlanta Participants only)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Hallow-Run: Escape the Horde 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · Camp Lejeune, NC Camp Lejeune

Hallow-Run: Escape the Horde 5K

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival

Sat, Oct 31 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Day of the Dead 5k

Closed

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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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Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Fun Run/Walk - Untimed5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Faster Than Pastor 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Clayton, NC Clayton

5K

From $25 Open

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Bulldog 5K Run and Costume Dash

Sat, Oct 31 · Winterville, NC Winterville

Bulldog 5K

From $20 Open

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Amberly Sugar Rush

Sat, Oct 31 · Cary, NC Cary

Fun MileVirtual Fun Mile3 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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