5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 665 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the NC Tri HFTC in Chapel Hill on March 8. North Carolina 5K races run primarily March through August.

New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Fri, May 15 · Todd, NC Todd

New River 5KNew River Half MarathonNew River Marathon +2

From $28 Open Closing Soon

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HEROES 5K Run - Fun Walk & Pancake Breakfast

Sat, May 16 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

5k Timed RunDefender Sponsorship Runner (inc. name on banner)5k Non-Timed Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (20)

Sat, May 16 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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HOLLA! 5K

Sat, May 16 · Morven, NC Morven

HOLLA!’s ‘Our Giving Tree’ 5K

From $20 Open

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Farmville 5k & Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Farmville, NC Farmville

Fun Run5KRuck 5K

From $20 Open

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NC Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run & 1 Mile Walk)

Sat, May 16 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

North Carolina Potato Festival Tater Tot Trot (1 Mile Fun Walk/Run)North Carolina Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run & 1 Mile Walk)

From $30 Closed

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Luau 5K & 13.1 at Raleigh, NC (20)

Sat, May 16 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Luau 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (20)

Sat, May 16 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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5K SUMMER CELEBRATION

Sat, May 16 · Cornelius, NC Cornelius

5K SUMMER CELEBRATION

From $30 Open

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Miles for Music

Sat, May 16 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $20 Open

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Amanda's Race 5k

Sat, May 16 · Wilson, NC Wilson

5K

From $30 Open

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EmergeOrtho 5K

Sat, May 16 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

In-person 5kRun Buddy RegistrationStudent/Coach GOTR and STRIDE

From $25 Open

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Debbie Hobart Memorial Run 5K

Sat, May 16 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5k*

Closed

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MAD DASH

Sat, May 16 · Conover, NC Conover

5KKid's Fun RunMad Dash Challenge [300 m Swim, 10 Obstacles Challenge Course, 5K Run]

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Be The One Run

Sat, May 16 · Broadway, NC Broadway

Be The One 5KBe The One 10K

From $35 Open

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Lookin For A Cure Raleigh/Durham

Sat, May 16 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual Lookin' For A Cure 5KLookin' For A Cure 5K

From $25 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (20)

Sat, May 16 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Adopt Don't Stop 5K!

Sat, May 16 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Virtual Adopt Don't Stop 5K!In Person Adopt Don't Stop 5K!

From $30 Open

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Five Points 5k

Sat, May 16 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K5K - Untimed

From $30 Open

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YMCA Chevy Shuffle 5k presented by Marine Chevrolet

Sat, May 16 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5K

From $35 Open

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Tackle the Tar

Sat, May 16 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Kid's Fun RunFun Run Heat 4Competitive Heat 2 +7

Closed

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Triad GO FAR Community 5K & Fun Run Presented by Novant (Spring 2026)

Sat, May 16 · High Point, NC High Point

GO FAR- Run the Course, Feel the Force presented by Novant (Fun Run + Caroline Core Match Ticket)GO FAR- Run the Course, Feel the Force presented by Novant (GO FAR Club Member Fun Run ONLY)GO FAR- Run the Course, Feel the Force presented by Novant (Community Runners Fun Run ONLY) +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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NC Fossil Fest 5K

Sun, May 17 · Aurora, NC Aurora

NC Fossil Fest 5K - In PersonVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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Biltmore Kiwanis Classic

Sun, May 17 · Asheville, NC Asheville

5k15k

From $60 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Charlotte, NC

Sun, May 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Adult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military RegistrationTeen Registration 13 to 17 yrs +2

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series May 20, 2026

Wed, May 20 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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PFS Brunch Run

Sat, May 23 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5kPancake Breakfast

From $10 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (21)

Sat, May 23 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run to Remember

Sat, May 23 · Cary, NC Cary

2 MileVirtual 2 Mile4 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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8th Annual Beautiful Feet 5K/10K

Sat, May 23 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Beautiful Feet 5KBeautiful Feet 10K

From $35 Open 50 spots left

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Memorial Day 5k

Sat, May 23 · Siler City, NC Siler City

5k

From $30 Open

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Stony Mountain Vineyard 5K

Sat, May 23 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

5K Run/Walk - With Shirt5K Run/Walk - No Shirt

From $15 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Hope Mills, NC

Sat, May 23 · Hope Mills, NC Hope Mills

Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Positive Pathways Mental Health Awareness 5k

Sat, May 23 · Morganton, NC Morganton

5k Run (Timed)5k Non Timed Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Chris Lockett Memorial Run

Sun, May 24 · Murphy, NC Murphy

Sgt Christopher Lockett virtual raceSgt Christopher Lockett Memorial Run

From $20 Open

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TCTC Summer Track Series

Wed, May 27 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Summer Track Series #4Summer Track Series #3Summer Track Series #2

From $0 Closed

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Lighthouse 5k Series May 27, 2026

Wed, May 27 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (22)

Sat, May 30 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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5K Walk to SOAR

Sat, May 30 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Kids Fun Run5K Walk to SOAR

From $15 Open

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ECU Oral Cancer 5k

Sat, May 30 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5k

From $35 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (22)

Sat, May 30 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (22)

Sat, May 30 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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NC AAZK Zoo Dash 5K: Race to Protect the Wild

Sat, May 30 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

NC AAZK Zoo Dash 5K: Run to Protect the Wild AdultNC AAZK Zoo Dash 5K: Run to Protect the Wild Youth

From $35 Open

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Philippians Place 5k "Road to Reentry"

Sat, May 30 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5k Rn/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Warhorse Gallop 5K and Pony Trot

Sat, May 30 · Black Mountain, NC Black Mountain

Pony Trot 1K Kids Run (ages 10 & under)Warhorse Gallop 5K

From $10 Open

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Wayne Crime Stoppers Caper Chase

Sat, May 30 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

1 Mile Fun Run5KVirtual 5K +2

From $20 Open

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Running of the Bulls 8K

Sat, May 30 · Durham, NC Durham

Kids Run (Age 0-6)Kids Run (Age 7-12)8K Road Race

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Stomp the Stigma 5K

Sat, May 30 · Louisburg, NC Louisburg

Kids Dash1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K

From $0 Open

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Outrun Violence 5K

Sat, May 30 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

5K

From $25 Open

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JJ's Journey for a Cause

Mon, Jun 1 · Wendell, NC Wendell

5KVirtual 5K5 Miler

From $20.26 Open

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