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.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (22)

Sat, May 30 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (22)

Sat, May 30 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (22)

Sat, May 30 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Red White & Brews 5k

Sat, May 30 · Newport, NC Newport

5k

From $35 Open

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NC AAZK Zoo Dash 5K: Race to Protect the Wild

Sat, May 30 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

NC AAZK Zoo Dash 5K: Run to Protect the Wild AdultNC AAZK Zoo Dash 5K: Run to Protect the Wild Youth

From $35 Open

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Philippians Place 5k "Road to Reentry"

Sat, May 30 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5k Rn/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Jeremiah House Of Hope 5K

Sat, May 30 · Aberdeen, NC Aberdeen

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Team Melissa & Marty

Sat, May 30 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5k Color Run

From $30 Open

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Caswell Center Foundation Community Champion 5K

Sat, May 30 · Kinston, NC Kinston

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Warhorse Gallop 5K and Pony Trot

Sat, May 30 · Black Mountain, NC Black Mountain

Pony Trot 1K Kids Run (ages 10 & under)Warhorse Gallop 5K

From $10 Open

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Wayne Crime Stoppers Caper Chase

Sat, May 30 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

1 Mile Fun Run5KVirtual 5K +2

From $20 Open

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Running of the Bulls 8K

Sat, May 30 · Durham, NC Durham

Kids Run (Age 7-12)Kids Run (Age 0-6)8K Road Race

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Stomp the Stigma 5K

Sat, May 30 · Louisburg, NC Louisburg

1 Mile Family Fun Run/WalkKids Dash5K

From $0 Open

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Outrun Violence 5K

Sat, May 30 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

5K

From $25 Open

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JJ's Journey for a Cause

Sun, May 31 · Wendell, NC Wendell

5KVirtual 5K5 Miler

From $20 Open

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The Big Run 5K

Mon, Jun 1 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

The Big Run 5KThe Big Run 5k - White BibThe Big Run 5k- Child Entry

From $20 Open

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Sunrise Run Before the Sundown

Tue, Jun 2 · Cherry Point, NC Cherry Point

5K

From $25 Open

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MRT 2026 2 Mile

Tue, Jun 2 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 2 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 2 Mile

From $8 Open 15 spots left

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Matt's Run to Fight Hunger/The Big Run

Wed, Jun 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 5K Fun Run

From $0 Open

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The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks

Wed, Jun 3 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

The Big Run 5K - VirtualThe Big Run 5K presented by Brooks

From $30 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series June 3, 2026

Wed, Jun 3 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run With The Bears 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Plymouth, NC Plymouth

5K Run

From $35 Open

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NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

5k Timed Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K (In-person)A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K (Virtual)

From $40 Open

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Yadkin River Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

1 Mile Fun Run5k10k

From $15 Open

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Gold Rush Run 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Marion, NC Marion

5KKids Gold Rush Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Marine Corps League Mud Run hosted by the Percy John Fulton Detachment of Winston Salem

Sat, Jun 6 · Pinnacle, NC Pinnacle

Open Individual Wave #2, 5k Mud RunOpen Team Mud Run Wave #2, 5k Mud RunOpen Team Mud Run Wave #3, 5k Mud Run +4

From $15 Open

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Chase the Dream 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (23)

Sat, Jun 6 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Legacy 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Norwood, NC Norwood

1 Mile Fun RunLegacy 5K

From $15 Open

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National Trails Day 5K and 3K

Sat, Jun 6 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

3K5K

From $25 Open

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Silo Sprint 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Concord, NC Concord

Silo Sprint Fun Run/WalkSilo Sprint 5k

From $10 Open

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Run for Love 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5k

Closed

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Spring SOTA Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Spring SOTA virtual 10kSpring SOTA Virtual 5kSpring SOTA 5k +1

From $30 Open

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The Big Run 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)Timed 5K: Heat 2 (25 Minutes +)Timed 5K: Heat 1 (Sub 30 Minutes) +1

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (23)

Sat, Jun 6 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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ACSL Stride For Service 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Elon, NC Elon

Stride for Service 5K

From $25 Open

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Restoration Trail 5k Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Woodleaf, NC Woodleaf

Timed Kids Fun Run (1 mile)Untimed 5K Trail WalkTimed 5K Trail Run

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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The Big Run 5K presented by Fleet Feet Greenville

Sat, Jun 6 · Greenville, NC Greenville

The Big Run for KidsThe Big Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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7th Annual Lean30 Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

5K (Sunday)Half Marathon (Saturday)Half Marathon (Saturday) + 5K (Sunday) +5

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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BK5K Greensboro NC

Sat, Jun 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5K Run/WalkKid's Fun Run

From $0 Open

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The Big Run Presented by Brooks

Sun, Jun 7 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Open

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Stars & Strides 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5K5K Virtual

From $15 Open

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Into the Woods: Trail Training Program

Sun, Jun 7 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Into the Woods: Summer 2026 Training Program

From $130 Open

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$5K - June

Tue, Jun 9 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

$5K - June

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series June 10, 2026

Wed, Jun 10 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier June 11, 2026

Thu, Jun 11 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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3rd Annual Equal Footing 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Waxhaw, NC Waxhaw

5k Run / Walk

From $20 Open

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