5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 519 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Nags Head Village 5k/1 mile Road Race series presented by Village Realty in Nags Head on June 18. North Carolina 5K races run primarily June through August.

MRT 2026 1Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile

Tue, Sep 1 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 1 Mile-2 Mile-1 MileMRT 2025 Distance Challenge Series Race #7 1 Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile (Youth)

From $8 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series September 2, 2026

Wed, Sep 2 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Share the Harvest – 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Share the Harvest 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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PHS Marching Band 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Roxboro, NC Roxboro

PHS Marching Band Fun RunPHS Marching Band 5K Run or WalkPHS Marching Band Virtual 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Norwayne Alumni and Friends, Inc 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships

Sat, Sep 5 · Fremont, NC Fremont

5K for Members5K for Non-Members

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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MCBC Fit Fellowship 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Shelby, NC Shelby

MCBC 2nd Annual Fit Fellowship 5K

From $25 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Take the Lake

Sat, Sep 5 · Lake Waccamaw, NC Lake Waccamaw

Take the Lake - 5K Run or Walk 🏃‍♂️Take the Lake - 16 Mile - Bike 🚲 and Hike 🥾 (14 mile bike and 2 mile hike through the state park)

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Matthews Kiwanis Labor Day 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Matthews, NC Matthews

5K

From $35 Open

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The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Buxton, NC Buxton

The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K

From $40 Open

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2026 HBCU STEM Education Run - Raleigh

Mon, Sep 7 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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$5K - September

Tue, Sep 8 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

$5K - September

From $5 Open

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Around the World Run

Wed, Sep 9 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

5K Virtual5K10K Virtual

From $25 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series September 9, 2026

Wed, Sep 9 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Lion Pride 5K

Thu, Sep 10 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 mile5K WALK (Untimed)5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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Moonlight Madness 5K & Monster Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Untimed 1 Mile Fun Walk/RunMonster Mile - TimedThe Two-Headed Monster - Timed Monster Mile + Timed 5K +1

From $15 Open 80 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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4th Annual 5K Suicide Awareness/Prevention Event

Sat, Sep 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual 5k5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Youth Registration 11 to 17 yrsAdult RegistrationFirst Responders and Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Runway 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Runway 5k

From $30 Open

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PAL Power Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lillington, NC Lillington

PAL Power Run 5K

From $30 Open

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Dirty Dozen 5K and Fun Run Obstacle Mud Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

1 Mile Fun RunTeam of FourIndividual

From $30 Open

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Hunter's Heroes Memorial Run 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Boone, NC Boone

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $20 Open

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Run for the Word 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Landis, NC Landis

Fun Run (1/2 mile)Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run / Walk

From $15 Open

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LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Wilson, NC Wilson

1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)Live Life in Color 5K

From $15 Open

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Hunter's Heroes Memorial Run 5K/1M

Sat, Sep 12 · Boone, NC Boone

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Joggin' for Frogmen - Raleigh, North Carolina

Sat, Sep 12 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

5K Ruck5K Run - PUSHER5K Run

From $30 Open

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Kandace Helms 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

5k Run (Timed)Kids Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Sunbare Whispering 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Sunbare Whispering 5k

From $35 Open

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Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Whispering Pines, NC Whispering Pines

Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 1-Mile Fun RunMiles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K

From $20 Open

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Davidson Doozie 5k & 10k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lexington, NC Lexington

5k (18 and under)5k Adult10k

From $25 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Pups & Pastries

Sat, Sep 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun MileDoggie Dash 5K +7

From $5 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Raleigh, North Carolina

Sat, Sep 12 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Ruck5K Run - PUSHER +2

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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Love Durham Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Durham, NC Durham

5k run/walk/roll

From $35 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma North Carolina

Sun, Sep 13 · Cary, NC Cary

5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run (Timed) - Adult +1

From $15 Open

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Donate Life NC Hero Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Durham, NC Durham

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk/Roll5k Run/Walk/RollSleep In Superhero

From $20 Open

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Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series

Thu, Sep 17 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

October 1st MeetOctober 13th MeetSeptember 17th Meet

From $50 Open

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NCSG 5K & 10K Championship Results

Thu, Sep 17 · Cary, NC Cary

5K Championship10K Championship

From $0 Closed

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Live Your Dash 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Edenton, NC Edenton

5K Walk5kFun Run for Kids

From $25 Open

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2026 I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Durham, NC Durham

I AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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Walk For All Mankind: Suicide Prevention Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 19 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

3rd Annual Walk For All Mankind Suicide Prevention Fundraiser

From $25 Open

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XC Experience

Sat, Sep 19 · Rutherfordton, NC Rutherfordton

XC Experience 5k

From $25 Open

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Tough Oaks OCR (Obstacle Course Run)

Sat, Sep 19 · Newport, NC Newport

Open Race (untimed)Elite Heat (timed)

From $45 Closed

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Run For The Pils 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Concord, NC Concord

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Hit The Brixx 10K/6K presented by Novant Health

Sat, Sep 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Kids Mile6K10K

From $19 Closed

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Faith in Motion

Sat, Sep 19 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Fun RunVirtual 5K5K

From $10 Open

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Colors of Courage 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Wilson, NC Wilson

1k Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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