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.

2026 Jingle Bell Run - Charlotte, NC

Sat, Dec 12 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual JinglerKids Run5k Timed +1

From $25 Open

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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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Santa Shuffle 5k & 1 Mile

Sat, Dec 12 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Santa Shuffle 5K & 1 Mile VIRTUAL OPTIONSanta Shuffle - 5k /1 Mile

From $45 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Virtual 5kSchool Team 5kTeam 5K +2

From $10 Open

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Santa's 5K Run/Walk - Official NC Bigfoot Christmas Reunion Presented by Global Contact Services

Sat, Dec 12 · Mt. Ulla, NC Mt. Ulla

Fun Run5K Run / Walk

From $10 Open

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SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!

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

1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Santa Dash 5K & 1 Mile Walk Presented By Fleet Feet

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, NC Greenville

1 Mile WalkSanta Dash 5k

From $15 Open

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Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Lights & Sirens Fun Run/WalkLights & Sirens 5K

From $20 Open

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Santa's Soccer Sprint

Sat, Dec 12 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

1 Mile Fun Run5k

From $15 Open

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Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Durham, NC Durham

Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Mill Chill 4M

Sun, Dec 13 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

4M

Closed

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Be the Light 5K

Sun, Dec 13 · Forest City, NC Forest City

5KFun Run

From $15 Open

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13th Annual Jingle Run 5K

Sun, Dec 13 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Jingle Run 5K

From $30 Open

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Frosty 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Frosty 5k

From $40 Open

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Jingle Jog 5K

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

Santa Strut Fun Walk & Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open 70 spots left

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MOTM and MWC Reindeer Run 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Mebane, NC Mebane

MWC & MOTM Reindeer Run 5K Run / Walk - AdultsMWC & MOTM Reindeer Run 5K Run / Walk - Ages 12 and under

From $25 Open

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JKL AERO 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

JKL AERO 5K

From $0.01 Closed

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Suggly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Lillington, NC Lillington

5K

From $35 Open

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Santa Shuffle

Sat, Dec 19 · Fletcher, NC Fletcher

Santa Shuffle- VIRTUAL OPTIONSanta Shuffle

From $45 Open

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Last Mile

Sun, Dec 27 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

2 MileVirtual 2 Mile4 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026

Thu, Dec 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5KKids Dash

From $16 Open 30 spots left

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Running of the Lights

Fri, Jan 1 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

1.75 Mile Fun Run/WalkEconomy 1.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +2

From $20 Open

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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5KKids Dash

From $15 Open 39 spots left

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Newton Resolution 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Newton, NC Newton

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Ainsley's Angels 9th Annual Frosty 5K

Sat, Jan 23 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K In Person5K Athlete RiderVirtual +1

From $0 Open

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Be Their Voice 5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Be Their Voice 5k

From $32 Closed

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Miles for Marv: A Memorial 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run in Memory of Marvin Jarman

Sat, Feb 6 · Greenville, NC Greenville

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk5K5K Ruck

From $20 Open

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SURF Board Popsicle 5K 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Mocksville, NC Mocksville

2027 SURF Board Popsicle 5K2026 SURF Board Popsicle 5KZero K +1

From $15 Open

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Beads & Bubbles 5K - Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery

Sat, Feb 13 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Virtual 5K5KSip & Stroll

From $35 Open

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Love on the Run 5k/1 Mile 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Jarvisburg, NC Jarvisburg

1 Mile5kSpectator Party Ticket

From $45 Open

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Freakin Freezin 5K - Winston Salem

Sun, Feb 14 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

5K-No Shirt5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Closed

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Polar Plunge & Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Kure Beach, NC Kure Beach

1 Mile Only1 Mile Only1 Mile Run & Plunge +7

From $25 Closed

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Sirens and Sluggers

Sat, Feb 20 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

5k Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Ellington 4-Mile Run & Walk

Sat, Feb 20 · Asheville, NC Asheville

1 Mile Fun Run4 Mile

From $20 Open

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Hearts to A.C.E. Decked Out 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Feb 21 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Hearts to A.C.E. 5K Run/WalkHearts to A.C.E. Decked Out 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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MRT 2027 2 Mile

Tue, Feb 23 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 2 MileMRT 2027 2 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 2 Mile (Youth) +1

From $8 Open

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North Buncombe Middle School Chilly Challenge 5K & 1-Mile Chili Chase

Sat, Feb 27 · Weaverville, NC Weaverville

1 Mile Chili ChaseSTAFF - 5K (Buncombe County Schools Staff)STUDENT- 5K (Ages 4-18) +5

From $0 Open

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Duke Time for Time 5K Color Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Durham, NC Durham

Student RunnerStudent RunnerAdult Runner +5

From $5 Closed

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Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon

Sat, Feb 27 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

8:00 AM Start8:30 AM Start9:00 AM Start +9

From $20 Open 8 spots left

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NPSWC March for Sickle Cell In Person and Virtual 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Feb 27 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual 5K5k5k +1

From $30 Closed

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Run the Creek 5K & Family Fun Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Family Fun RunFamily Fun RunRun the Creek 5K +1

From $12 Closed

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Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run

Mon, Mar 1 · Liberty, NC Liberty

6th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)5th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)6th Annual - Run with Lily 5K - VIRTUAL RUN +3

From $15 Open

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CoopStrong Four Miler

Sat, Mar 6 · Greenville, NC Greenville

1-Mile Fun Run (Untimed)1-Mile Fun Run (Untimed)4-Mile Ruck (Untimed) +7

From $25 Open

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2027 Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Sat, Mar 6 · Lillington, NC Lillington

2027 Shamrock Shuffle 5K2027 Shamrock Shuffle Leprechaun Chase

From $10 Open

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Running of the Leprechauns

Sat, Mar 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkLeprechaun Dash +3

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Stride for Pride 5K & Relay

Sat, Mar 6 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K Relay5K Individual

From $25 Open

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Lu Mil Wine Run 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

5k5k

From $25 Open

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6th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K at The Hasentree Club Supporting WWP

Sat, Mar 13 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

2026 Shamrock Shuffle 5K5K

From $35 Open

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6th Annual St Patrick’s Day 5K and Pub Crawl

Sat, Mar 13 · Washington, NC Washington

6th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K and Pub Crawl5th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K and Pub CrawlPub Crawl only - no 5k +1

From $30 Closed

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