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.

Flying Colors Charity 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Lewisville, NC Lewisville

Virtual 5k1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)5k Run (Timed)

From $20 Open

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Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race

Sat, Jun 13 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

1 Mile Run & Walk5K Run & Walk10K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run Global 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1.3 Mile5K5K Virtual

From $25 Open

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Coastal Center for Hope & Healing's Run for Shelter

Sat, Jun 13 · New Bern, NC New Bern

1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open

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Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club

Sat, Jun 13 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

1 Mile Fun Walk/Run5k Run WalkVirtual Run/Walk 5k with Shirt and Mailing!

From $30 Open

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Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5K - Chariot Runner5K - Chariot Rider5k - Economy Package +4

From $0 Open

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Run Wild 5K at the North Carolina Zoo

Sat, Jun 13 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

5K

From $45 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Bull City Fit Fun Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Durham, NC Durham

5K

From $35 Open

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2026 Healthy Achievement 5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | Ruck

Sat, Jun 13 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

HA5K Run | WalkVIRTUAL - HA5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | RuckHA8K Run | Walk +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Every Step Counts Charity Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 14 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Every Step Counts Charity Children's runEvery Step Counts Charity 5K

From $25 Open

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Every Step Counts 5K

Sun, Jun 14 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Every Step Counts 5K

From $35 Open

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Move for Mental Health

Mon, Jun 15 · Anywhere you Like!, NC Anywhere you Like!

5K Virtual Run10K Virtual RunFun Walk/Run - 1 mile+

From $20 Open

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Nags Head Village 5k/1 mile Road Race series presented by Village Realty

Thu, Jun 18 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series June 19, 2026

Fri, Jun 19 · Avon, NC Avon

5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Braveheart 5K of NC

Sat, Jun 20 · Franklin, NC Franklin

5KRob Roy Fun Run (10 and Under)

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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CORDUSA- 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Cary, NC Cary

5K

From $35 Open

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Footsteps to Foundation 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

1M Fun Run/Walk - Untimed5K

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Juneteenth Celebration 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

5k VIRTUAL5k Run

From $33 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K13.1

From $30 Open

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NC Blueberry Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Burgaw, NC Burgaw

1 MILE5K

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access June 25, 2026

Thu, Jun 25 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series June 26, 2026

Fri, Jun 26 · Avon, NC Avon

5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (26)

Sat, Jun 27 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Defender of Men 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Taylorsville, NC Taylorsville

Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Ultimate Runner

Sat, Jun 27 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Ultimate Runner Races

From $65 Open

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The North Carolina 4th of July Festival Freedom Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Southport, NC Southport

1 mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Rainbow Run 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5K

From $35 Open

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Dirty Grass Soul Rockin’ and Running 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Fallston, NC Fallston

5k TimedStudent 5k

From $25 Open

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The Independence 1 Mile Beer Run

Sun, Jun 28 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Beer Mile

From $48 Open

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Straightening The Path 5K

Sun, Jun 28 · Cary, NC Cary

5K5K - UntimedVirtual Supporter

From $35 Open

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4 for the 4th!

Fri, Jul 3 · Avon, NC Avon

4 for the 4th!1776 Dash (about a third of a mile)

From $15 Open

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Outer Banks Freedom 5k/1 Mile & Little Sparkler Fun Run

Fri, Jul 3 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun RunSUN Realty Freedom 1 MileSUN Realty Freedom 5k

From $35 Open

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Kiwanis Club of Pembroke 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Pembroke, NC Pembroke

5k Timed

From $25 Open

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Firecracker 4 Miler and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

4 Miler1 Mile

From $18 Open 50 spots left

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The Fleet Feet Battle for Independence Road Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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Firecracker 5K/10K

Sat, Jul 4 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Firecracker 5kFirecracker 10K

From $42 Open

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Rotary Club of Kernersville 4th of July 5K Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Four on the Fourth

Sat, Jul 4 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Four on the Fourth

From $35 Open

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Eagle 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (27)

Sat, Jul 4 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run White & Blue

Sat, Jul 4 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Fun Run (1.76 mile)7.4 Miler7.4 VIRTUAL +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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4 on the Fourth presented by Novant Health

Sat, Jul 4 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

4 MilerKids Mile

From $19 Closed

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (27)

Sat, Jul 4 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Fun Fourth Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 8, 2026

Wed, Jul 8 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier July 9, 2026

Thu, Jul 9 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 10, 2026

Fri, Jul 10 · Avon, NC Avon

5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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