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.

The 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club Selma Railroad Run 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Selma, NC Selma

BGC 5K

From $25 Open

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Mental Health Matters 5k Walk/Run for Awareness

Sat, Sep 19 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Mental Health Matters 5k Walk/Run For AwarenessFor-Profit Vendor Registration Only/Community Resource FairNon-Profit Vendor Registration Only/Community Resource Fair

From $25 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Swansboro, NC

Sat, Sep 19 · Swansboro, NC Swansboro

Virtual RunFirst Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +2

From $5 Open

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Athena's Run for GYN Cancer

Sat, Sep 19 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Athena's Run for GYN Cancer 5KProud in the Crowd (Non Timed Runner/Walkers)

From $25 Open

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I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Durham, NC Durham

I AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Powells Point, NC Powells Point

Boardwalk 1 MilerSalt & Sound 5kSalt & Sound 10k

From $15 Open

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Mind Over Miles 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5K5K Walk/Run

From $22 Open

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Where the Wild Things Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Denton, NC Denton

Where the Wild Things Run 5K

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Liam Strong Charity Beach Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Liam Strong Beach Fun RunLiam Strong Beach 5K

From $15 Open

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Corolla Ten Miler & 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Corolla, NC Corolla

5KCorolla 10 Miler

From $50 Open

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OBX GO FAR 2026 FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Mon, Sep 21 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

OBX GO FAR 1 Mile Fun Run Program Fall 2026OBX GO FAR 5K Program Fall 2026

From $48 Open

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She ROCKS Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1.5 Mile Fun Run1.5 Mile Virtual5K +1

From $20 Closed

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Run 4 Recovery

Sat, Sep 26 · Smithfield, NC Smithfield

5KVirtual 5K Run10K +1

From $30 Open

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Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Wilkesboro, NC Wilkesboro

5K Timed Trail Run5K Untimed Trail Walk10K Timed Trail Run +1

From $30 Closed

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Sandhills Flyers 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Sandhills Flyers 5K

From $30 Open

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Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Oxford, NC Oxford

Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival 5 km Run Walk (Men)Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival 5 km Run Walk (Women)

From $20 Open

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14th Annual Heath Missions Run for Peru

Sat, Sep 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth1 Mile Fun Run/Walk AdultVirtual Runner +2

From $10 Open 25 spots left

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11th Annual Shea's Chase 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Smiles For Miles Fun Run - All Ages1 Mile Run in Honor of Amanda Ireland Ward5K Run/Walk First Responders11th Annual Shea's Chase 5k Run/Walk +4

From $15 Open

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Ovarian Cancer 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Washington, NC Washington

5KVirtual 5KAdmission (No 5K, but includes a beverage and t-shirt)

From $25 Open

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Yetis 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Yetis 5K

From $30 Open

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Peter's Run 5K and The Bryant Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Robersonville (Bear Grass), NC Robersonville (Bear Grass)

The Bryant MilePeter's Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Run for Green

Sat, Sep 26 · Davidson, NC Davidson

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $35 Closed

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Stop Drop and Roll 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Summerfield, NC Summerfield

5KSparky's Dash

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at NC (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Fight the Flame 5k and 1k Family Roll & Stroll

Sun, Sep 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

1k Family Roll & StrollFight The Flame 5kVirtual Walker

From $20 Open

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7th Annual Hannah's Heroes of NC Glow Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Washington, NC Washington

1 MileVirtual 1 Mile5K +1

From $15 Open

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I AM Too Sexy Virtual 5K Run/Walk

Wed, Sep 30 · Durham, NC Durham

I AM Too Sexy Virtual 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Boots and Blooms 5K

Wed, Sep 30 · New Bern, NC New Bern

5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Pink Cupcake Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Pink Cupcake Walk

From $35 Open

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Carrboro 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Carrboro 5KCarrboro 10K

From $35 Open

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High Point Brat Trot 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · High Point, NC High Point

5k

From $30 Open

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Run, Walk, & Roll for Rehab

Sat, Oct 3 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Wheelchair- 1 Mile Fun Roll1 Mile Fun RunHand Crank Bike- 1 Mile Fun Roll +4

From $0 Open

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Mission 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

1 Mile Fun RunTimed 5K

From $15 Open

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Maddie's Miles

Sat, Oct 3 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Maddie's Miles 5K

From $30 Open

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Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

H4G 1-Mile Run/Walk - No T-Shirt5K Run/Walk - No T-Shirt5K Run/Walk - With T-Shirt +1

From $20 Open

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Run for the Ta Tas

Sat, Oct 3 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Timed Chaser Race5K Not Timed

From $30 Open

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Weekday Preschool 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Weekday Preschool 5KKIDS Fun Run

From $0 Closed

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Braille Trail Walk for Independence ⠠⠇⠊⠕⠝⠎⠀⠠⠎⠻⠧⠊⠉⠑⠎

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Walk for Independence- Registration & sponsor a low vision team member to join the walk!Support Us From HomeWalk For Independence

From $25 Open

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Edenton Nut Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Edenton, NC Edenton

5k Nut Run/Walk10k Nut Run/Walk15k Nutty Challenge(10k+5k=15k)

From $35 Open

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Camp CARE Annual Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Concord, NC Concord

FUN RUNVIRTUAL 5KMEMORIAL 5K

From $20 Open

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WoodCreek Cares Charity 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Apex, NC Apex

1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Lacing Up for Cancer Care 5k & 1mile run/walk & rock

Sat, Oct 3 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Run/Walk (untimed)5k Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk (t-shirt at an additional cost) +1

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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