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.

The Park CDC 5K Domestic Violence Awareness RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K (K-12)Virtual Runner5K +1

From $15 Open

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Pirates vs. Cancer Scare-O-Way Cancer 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Monster Mash Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

5K Run

From $25 Open

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ATD 5K for Heroes

Sat, Oct 31 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

FSC AssociateFSC Friends and FamilyFirst Responder and Family Registration +2

From $15 Open

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Running Scared 5K & Monster Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Running Scared 5KMonster MileVirtual 5K

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

5K RunVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Run for Your Life 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Tarboro, NC Tarboro

Fun Run5K

From $25 Open

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

Virtual 5K5K Run

From $35 Open

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The Compass Pointe 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Leland, NC Leland

Virtual 5K5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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Boo the Stigma 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Boo the Stigma 5K

From $40 Open

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Hunter's 5K Your Way

Sat, Oct 31 · Linwood, NC Linwood

Hunter's 5K Your Way

From $26 Open Closing Soon

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Ghost & Goblins Beer Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Hope Mills, NC Hope Mills

Ghost & Goblins Beer Mile

From $35 Open

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Trantham Tot Trot

Sun, Nov 1 · Brevard, NC Brevard

The Tiny Tot Trot 1KTrantham Tot Trot 5KVirtual Trantham Tot Trot 5k

From $10 Open

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Cary Academy 5k

Sun, Nov 1 · Cary, NC Cary

5k

From $30 Open

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Miles for Montagnard - 5K Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Miles for Montagnard 5K Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K

From $30 Open

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Bradford Park Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 7 · Harrisburg, NC Harrisburg

5K

From $25 Closed

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Run for 100‑4‑HOPE 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Mocksville, NC Mocksville

Run for 100‑4‑HOPE 5K

From $35 Open

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JMB Memorial Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Deep Run, NC Deep Run

Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Beyond Words Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

5K Run

From $25 Closed

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The Horneytown 5K - RUN for HOSPICE

Sat, Nov 7 · High Point, NC High Point

5K"I Don't Run, But I Support Hospice!" - 0.0 Virtual Runner

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sgt. Ruff's Color Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Pup Run (Fun Run)Family Bundle Pup Run (Fun Run)VIP Big Dawg (5k) +2

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Marine Corps League Semper 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Graham, NC Graham

Marine Corps League Semper 5K

From $25 Open

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Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Concord, NC Concord

1-Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Veterans 5K - Run for the Brave

Sat, Nov 7 · Benson, NC Benson

5K

From $25 Open

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Not Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM

Sat, Nov 7 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

DOUBLES...Not Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / Non-MembersDOUBLES...Not Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / MembersNot Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / Non-Members +1

From $25 Open

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Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Graham, NC Graham

Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

From $30 Open

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Miles for Meals 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

5KCovenant Partner

From $29 Open

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Strides for Diabetes Awareness 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Mayodan, NC Mayodan

1 Mile5K

From $15 Closed

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Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5k

From $30 Open

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FAM JAM 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Locust, NC Locust

FAM JAM 5K

From $25 Open

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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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Franklin All Nighter

Sat, Nov 7 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Franklin All Nighter - All Night Run for Mental Health

From $35 Open

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UNCW I Am CHHS 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K Virtual - UNCW Student5K - Virtual5K +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Charlotte Empower Walk & 5K Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K Run

From $35 Closed

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Hog Run at the Yadkin River

Sat, Nov 7 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k

From $20 Open

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Cures for the Colors Glow Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

1-Mile Fun Run5K (Timed)5K (Untimed) +1

From $20 Open

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Solar Strides 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual Participant RegistrationStudent RegistrationSolar Strides 5K Walk and Run

From $15 Closed

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Westerwood 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Westerwood 5K - Chariot RunnerWesterwood 5KWesterwood 5K - Chariot Rider

From $0 Open

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Jodi 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Durham, NC Durham

5K Run / WalkVIRTUAL 5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open

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Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education

Sun, Nov 8 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

5K In-Person ParticipantVirtual 5K ParticipantCommemorative T-Shirt Only

From $25 Open

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Uptown Hounds 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Uptown Hounds 5KUptown Hounds Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Elves & Bells 5K 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · Spindale, NC Spindale

Elves & Bells 5K 2026

From $30 Open

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Gold Mine River Run 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Marion, NC Marion

5K

From $20 Closed

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I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Dunn, NC Dunn

5k

From $25 Open

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Heart of a Lion 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Taylorsville, NC Taylorsville

Heart of a Lion

From $30 Open

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5K Run / Walk for Clean Water

Sat, Nov 14 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Water Droplet 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run Walk

From $5 Open

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Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to Prevent

Sat, Nov 14 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

5K

From $30 Open

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Harvest Hustle 5K /1 Mile Fun Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

300 Meter Dash | Ages 5 and underHero Hustle - Ages 6 to 125K +2

From $15 Open

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Reidsville Family YMCA Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Reidsville, NC Reidsville

1 Mile Fun Run5kVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open

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