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.

Chick-fil-A Flowers Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Clayton, NC Clayton

5k Run

From $10 Open

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NorthStone Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

5k Timed Run/WalkKids Fun Run with Shirt

From $12 Open

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Lexington Early Bird 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Lexington, NC Lexington

3k (Timed w/Race Shirt)3k (Untimed, no shirt, food donation)5k (Timed w/Race Shirt) +1

From $0 Closed

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19th Annual Butterball 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Butterball 5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open

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OBX 2026 TURKEY TROT

Thu, Nov 26 · Southern Shores, NC Southern Shores

OBX Trot Childrens 1/2 -Mile Fun RunOBX Trot 1-Mile Run/WalkOBX Trot 5K +1

From $20 Open

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Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1/4 Mile Fun Run 10 & Under1 Mile5k

From $30 Open

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Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5K

From $35 Open

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2026 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Carolina Designs Realty

Thu, Nov 26 · DUCK, NC DUCK

2026 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Carolina Designs Realty

From $65 Open

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2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

2026 University City Turkey Trot Fun Run2026 University City Turkey Trot

From $32 Open

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Onslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

OCO Giblet 1 MilerOCO Turkey Trot 5K"ish"Extra Servings Challenge - 5K"ish" & GIblet 1-Miler

From $15 Open

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Beau's Buddies Turkey Trot for Tots

Thu, Nov 26 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5KFamily Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Harris Teeter 1 MileCPI Security 5KCPI Security 8K

From $27 Open

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Leesville Community Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Leesville Community Turkey Trot 5K

From $20 Closed

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GRIT Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

GRIT Turkey Trot 5K

From $30 Open

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Louisburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisburg, NC Louisburg

5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Black Mountain, NC Black Mountain

Wishbone 1 MilerVirtual 5k/ No live participationTurkey Trot 5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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2026 Davidson Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Davidson, NC Davidson

5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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15th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K and Puppy Drum Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Hatteras, NC Hatteras

15th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K

From $40 Open

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Turkey Dash Charlotte

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk4-Mile Run/Walk

From $23 Open

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15th Annual Old North State 5K Turkey Trot Run

Thu, Nov 26 · New London, NC New London

5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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A.M.Y. Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

1-Mile Fun RunA.M.Y. Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County Turkey Trot 5KSpirit Runner (Just Swag, No Running)

From $15 Open

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Hendersonville's 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Hendersonville, NC Hendersonville

Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run

From $28 Open

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Brooks South XC Championships

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Youth Race 3K (Ages 11-12)Youth Race 3K (Ages 10 and Under)Youth Race 5K (Ages 13-14) +6

From $45 Open

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ChristmasTown 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · McAdenville, NC McAdenville

2026 ChristmasTown 5KChristmasTown 5K Reserved Entry

From $50 Open

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Vision of Hope 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Kenly, NC Kenly

5K

From $25 Open

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Cape Fear Christmas Wine Run 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Volunteer 7:30am-9:00am and Run5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Run The Fort

Sat, Nov 28 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

5K

From $30 Open

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Kid's First Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

1 Mile Family Fun RunTurkey Trot 5K

From $15 Open

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Jingle Bell Trot

Thu, Dec 3 · Trent Woods, NC Trent Woods

5K5K Bangert Students/StaffFun Run/Walk Bangert Students/Staff +1

From $20 Open

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3rd Annual Santa Beach Run/Walk at Atlantic Beach, N.C.

Sat, Dec 5 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

Kids Reindeer Dash (12 years and under)3rd Annual Santa Beach Run/WalkStudent Run/Walk (12-18 years)

From $0 Open

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Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction

Sat, Dec 5 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Into the Woods 5KSleeping In: Support the event and get the tshirt without having to get out of bed!

From $30 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Dec 5 · Cary, NC Cary

Kids Run5K Untimed5K Timed +1

From $25 Open

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Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Jamestown, NC Jamestown

1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5k5k Run, Walk, or Romp +2

From $12 Open

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3rd Belarusian Carolinas Trails Friends Run 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

3rd Belarusian Carolinas Trails Friends Run 5K3rd Belarusian Carolinas Trails Friends Run 5K

From $30 Closed

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Rise Run For Missions

Sat, Dec 5 · Nashville, NC Nashville

1 Mile - Kids Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Robeson County Holiday 5k and Fun Mile

Sat, Dec 5 · Lumberton, NC Lumberton

Robeson County Holiday 5K

From $25 Open

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Randolph County Young Life Winter Sprinter 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Kid's Discount (16 years old and under)5k Dog Jog5k Run

From $25 Open

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Reindeer Stampede 5k/Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Richlands, NC Richlands

5kone mile Fun RunReindeer Stampede Virtual Run

From $25 Open

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Jingle All the Way 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Mint Hill, NC Mint Hill

Jingle All the Way 5K

From $25 Open

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White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC

Sat, Dec 5 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

FUN RUN

From $15 Open

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The Center for Women's 21st Annual 5K Reindeer Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Brevard, NC Brevard

The Center for Women's 21st Annual 5K Reindeer Run

From $27 Open

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Jingle Bell Jaunt Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Mount Gilead, NC Mount Gilead

Jingle Bell Jaunt 1.5 MileJingle Bell Jaunt 5k

From $25 Open

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Lanes of Light Twin Lakes Community Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · BURLINGTON, NC BURLINGTON

Lanes of Light Twin Lakes Community Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Downtown Jingle Jog 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open

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Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Locust, NC Locust

Locust #Elfie 5K

From $20 Open

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Running of the Elves

Sun, Dec 6 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

1 Mile Race

From $20 Open

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Carolina Ugly Sweater 5k Walk/Run & 1k Elf Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Cornelius, NC Cornelius

Elf Run 1kCarolina's Ugly Sweater 5K

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Dirty Santa Trail Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Trail Run

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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16th Annual Twinkle Toes 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Star, NC Star

1 Mile Fun RunTwinkle Toes 5K

From $20 Open

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Dashing Thru The Glow

Sat, Dec 12 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5K

From $35 Open

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