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.

Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run Presented by Echo Sierra Tactical

Sat, Nov 14 · Monroe, NC Monroe

5K Virtual RunUnion County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run

From $20 Open

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Hearts of Hope 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Hearts of Hope Community 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Robin Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Robin Run 5k

From $30 Open

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Farm City Week 5K Trail Day

Sat, Nov 14 · Hurdle Mills, NC Hurdle Mills

Farm City Week 5K Trail Day

From $40 Open

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RACE THE RUNWAY 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Greenville, NC Greenville

RACE THE RUNWAY 5K

From $40 Closed

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Miles with Mallory 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · Boone, NC Boone

Miles with Mallory 2026

From $15 Open

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Little Pink LaRue Run - Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Little Pink LaRue Run 5KLittle Pink LaRue 5K Walk (untimed)Kids Fun Run

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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St. James Elementary 10th Annual Royal Run Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Denver, NC Denver

One Mile Fun Run/WalkOne Mile Fun Run/Walk5k (Timed) +5

From $0 Open

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Loaves and Fishes and Veterans Services of the Carolinas Run for Recovery

Sat, Nov 14 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

5K Run (timed)5K Walk (untimed)

From $25 Open

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Triad GO FAR Community 5K & Fun Run Presented by Novant (Fall)

Sat, Nov 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

GO FAR 1- Mile Fun RunGO FAR 5K (CLUB MEMBERS ONLY)GO FAR 5K (NON-CLUB MEMBERS ONLY)

From $20 Open

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Warren Rives Heart to Heart 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · High Point, NC High Point

5KKids' Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Faith, Miles & Memories-The David Doyle Memorial 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · North Wilkesboro, NC North Wilkesboro

Faith, Miles & Memories- The David Doyle Memorial 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Glow Run 5k Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville

Sat, Nov 14 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Glow Run 1 Mile WalkGlow Run 5k

From $15 Open

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Blackhawk Bolt 5K & Fun Run at North Buncombe High School

Sat, Nov 14 · Weaverville, NC Weaverville

1 Mile Fun RunSTAFF - 5K (Buncombe County Schools Staff)Virtual 5k +2

From $15 Open

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The 17th Annual Durham Academy Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Durham, NC Durham

5K Run (all ages)

From $35 Open

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Stroll Into Light

Sun, Nov 15 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Stroll into Light- Sponsor a WalkerStroll into Light - ADULT- Suggested price

From $10 Open

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Pinehurst Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

The Little Gobbler - 1 Mile Fun RunThe Pinehurst Turkey Trot 5K

From $37 Open

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Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut

Sat, Nov 21 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

5K RunDIY 5KKids Fun Run

From $5 Open

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Sampson Shuffle

Sat, Nov 21 · Clinton, NC Clinton

Sampson Shuffle 1 MileSampson Shuffle 5KSampson Shuffle - Virtual 5K Option

From $25 Open Closing Soon 8 spots left

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Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Hampstead, NC Hampstead

KIDS SPRINT2 MILE8K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Leg 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

Turkey Leg 5K

From $20 Open

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2nd Annual Blue Comet Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Santa Scramble 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Concord, NC Concord

5K

From $18 Open

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RISE UP! Run Over Cancer 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

1K Fun Run5K

From $25 Closed

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FitForLiberty Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Liberty, NC Liberty

FitForLiberty Turkey Trot 5K 2026

From $25 Open

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Keep Going; Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Gatesville, NC Gatesville

10 & under Fun RunKeep Going; Turkey Trot 5k

From $10 Open

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Fall Frenzy 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Fall Frenzy 5K

From $35 Open

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Breaking Barriers 5k Fundraiser

Sat, Nov 21 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Breaking Barriers 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Chestnut Grove Middle School Color Run 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · King, NC King

Chestnut Grove Middle School Color Run 5k StudentChestnut Grove Middle School Color Run 5k Adult

From $25 Open

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NCFC ECNL Girls Glow Run Chasing Goals, Changing Lives

Sun, Nov 22 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

NCFC ECNL Girls 5K Glow Run

From $25 Open

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Merry Fitness 5k

Sun, Nov 22 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Minutemen Muster Trot

Tue, Nov 24 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

1 Mile Run1 Mile Walk5K

From $0 Closed

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Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile 2026

Wed, Nov 25 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Beer Mile

From $48 Open

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Turkey Strut 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +2

From $17 Open

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Gobble on the Green 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Cashiers, NC Cashiers

Gobble on the Green 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Cape Carteret Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

1 Mile Holiday Costume Fun Run5k Holiday Costume Fun Run

From $40 Open

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Running of the Turkeys

Thu, Nov 26 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Family Fun Walk & Run (Untimed)Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk (Timed)

From $10 Open

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Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Boiling Springs, NC Boiling Springs

Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk ParticipantPhantom Runner

From $20 Open

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Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Wobble Down Front 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

1 Mile Fun Run5K Race

From $28 Open

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Laurel Park Turkey Day 5K/Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Concord, NC Concord

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/WalkShirt Only

From $20 Open

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Trophy Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5k

Closed

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Gobble Gobble 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Locust, NC Locust

Gobble Gobble 5K

From $0 Open

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Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Little Turkeys Fun Run/Walk (All Ages)Cold Turkey 5KCold Turkey 5K (Not Timed)

From $20 Open

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Asheville Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun RunAsheville Turkey Trot 5k

From $20 Open

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Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Ocracoke, NC Ocracoke

Virtual 5K Turkey Trot5K Turkey Trot

From $35 Closed 20 spots left

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Goldsboro Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K- Timed

From $25 Open

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ACC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run benefiting the David N. Levinson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Thu, Nov 26 · Spring Lake, NC Spring Lake

ACC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run

From $35 Open

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The OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

The OBX Gobbler Fun RunThe OBX Gobbler 5K

From $10 Open

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Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Garner, NC Garner

1 Mile Fun Run5KVirtual 5K

From $15 Open

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