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.

Pink Ribbon Run 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Greenville, NC Greenville

2026 Pink Ribbon Run 5K

From $35 Open

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UNC SHAC 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

2026 UNC SHAC 5K

From $25 Closed

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12th Annual Ostomy 5k, Durham NC

Sun, Oct 4 · Durham, NC Durham

Ostomy 5k - OpenOstomy 5k - OstomateKid's 50 Meter Dash (Ages 2 to 8)

From $20 Open

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9th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

5K Registration5K Registration - No ShirtHalf Marathon Registration - No Shirt +1

From $20 Open

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Divine Llama Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · East Bend, NC East Bend

5kHelp with Check-in Then Run 10:30am to 12:00pm

From $15 Open 12 spots left

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2026 UNC SHAC 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

2026 UNC SHAC 5K

From $25 Open

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Cary Greenways Tour

Sun, Oct 4 · Cary, NC Cary

5KVirtual 5K10K +6

From $0 Open

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MRT 2026 5k

Tue, Oct 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 5k (Youth)MRT 2026 5k

From $8 Open

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5K Zombie Run & One Mile Spooky Family Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Morganton, NC Morganton

One Mile Family Fun Run5K Zombie Run

From $10 Open

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The Run Cabarrus Invitational

Sat, Oct 10 · Concord, NC Concord

Elementary 2k (Boys and Girls)Boys 3kGirls 3k +2

From $15 Open

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Ache Around the Lake

Sat, Oct 10 · Tryon, NC Tryon

The Ouch 2 MileAche Around the Lake 8KVIRTUAL RACE 8k

From $30 Open

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Ache Around the Lake

Sat, Oct 10 · Tryon, NC Tryon

The Ouch 2 MileAche Around the Lake 8KVIRTUAL RACE 8k

From $30 Open

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Feel the Burn 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 10 · Princeton, NC Princeton

5K10K

From $25 Open

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St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day

Sat, Oct 10 · Cary, NC Cary

St. Paul 1 Mile Color Run - Sponsored by Alpha PitaSt. Paul 5K Run/Walk Registration (includes 1 mile color run)St. Paul T-Shirt and Family Day Admission (Non-Runners)

From $30 Open

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The Spooky 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

5K

From $30 Closed

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CRH Run for Recovery 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1.5 Mile5K

From $30 Closed

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Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Burke Day For Life Fun RunBurke Day For Life 5KBurke Day for Life Event T-Shirt

From $20 Open

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Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Bit of Hope 2K WalkBit of Hope 5K Trail Run 2K WalkBit of Hope 5K Virtual Run +1

From $15 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Mumfest MUMosa 5k & Fun Run

Sun, Oct 11 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Novant Health Lake Norman 15K & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Cornelius, NC Cornelius

5K15K

From $29 Closed

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Bright Futures Fun Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Durham, NC Durham

Bright Futures 1-Mile Run & WalkBright Futures 5k

From $20 Open

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Long Life Meal Prep Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Fri, Oct 16 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5k Run/WalkDouble Barrel 10K + 5K Challenge10K +6

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation 1 Mile Walk and 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Sparta, NC Sparta

1 Mile5K

From $25 Closed

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Out of the Ashes 5k & Remembrance Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Remembrance WalkCompetitive 5kVirtual 5k

From $40 Open

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Ardmore RAH! 10K, 5K, Fun Run and Food Drive

Sat, Oct 17 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Ardmore RAH! Fun RunArdmore RAH! Virtual Fun RunArdmore RAH! 5K +3

From $10 Closed

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China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl 5K Run/Walk & Half-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · China Grove, NC China Grove

Fun Run (1/2-Mile) - Includes Race T-ShirtFun Run (1/2-Mile) - Does Not Include Race T-ShirtVirtual 5K Includes T-shirt & Mailing +1

From $10 Open

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Night Crawl 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton, NC Newton

Night Crawl 5kNight Crawl 5k StudentT-shirt Only

From $20 Open

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Mint Hill Lions Club - Madness 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Mint Hill, NC Mint Hill

5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Warrior Wolf Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Warrior Wolf Challenge

From $89 Open 40 spots left

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Sandhills Running "Sasquatch 4-Hour 1-Mile Repeat" and "Sasquatch 5K"

Sat, Oct 17 · Southern Pines, NC Southern Pines

1 Mile Repeat-4 Hour Race5K

From $40 Closed

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Rock the Block 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Rock the Block 5K

From $30 Open

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Marine Corps League Semper 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Graham, NC Graham

Marine Corps League Semper 5K

From $25 Open

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Miles for Mammos 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5KFree Kids 5 and Under (No shirt/No medal)5K +2

From $0 Open

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Angel Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Stanley, NC Stanley

5k Timed

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Kinston, NC Kinston

5kHalf-Marathon

From $45 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Triangle, NC

Sat, Oct 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Adult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

From $40 Open

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Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Zombie Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Monster MileZombie Run

From $20 Open

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The Barley Chase

Sun, Oct 18 · Newport, NC Newport

5k10k

From $35 Open 82 spots left

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Feed Your Neighbor 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Wendell, NC Wendell

Feed Your Neighbor 1-mile Fun Run/WalkFeed Your Neighbor 5K

From $20 Closed 100 spots left

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Let's Make Pink Just a Color

Sun, Oct 18 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk5 K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Emerald Isle, NC Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle 5KEmerald Isle Half MarathonEmerald Isle Marathon

From $35 Open

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Seaside Shuffle

Sat, Oct 24 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Seaside Shuffle 5K

From $25 Open

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