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.

The Free Run 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

The Free Run 5K (In PERSON)The Free Run 5K (VIRTUAL)

From $45 Open

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22nd Annual Bear Foot 5K and Half Mile Fun Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Bostic, NC Bostic

5K Open Registration5K Open RegistrationPhantom Runner Registration +1

From $30 Closed

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UltiMutt Race

Sat, Mar 13 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

5k Competitive @ 9:00am - Small Dog5k Fun Run @ 11:00am5k Competitive @ 9:00am - Large Dog +17

From $75 Closed 75 spots left

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St. Paddy’s Day 5k & Little Leprechaun Dash

Sat, Mar 13 · Hendersonville, NC Hendersonville

Little Leprechaun DashSt. Paddy's Day 5kVirtual Runner

From $10 Closed

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Strides for Survivors

Sat, Mar 13 · Cary, NC Cary

5k run5k run

Closed

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Pot of Gold 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

5K Race5K Race

From $35 Closed

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Waggin' Wild 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Waggin' Wild Fun Run 1-milerWaggin' Wild Fun Run 1-milerWaggin' Wild 5K +1

From $25 Open

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Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual

Sun, Mar 14 · Locust, NC Locust

5K5K

From $20 Open

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St Patrick's Day Go Green 3.17

Tue, Mar 16 · Statesville, NC Statesville

St Patrick's Day Go Green 3.17St Patrick's Day Go Green 3.17

From $13.17 Open 35 spots left

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Chasing The Legend

Sat, Mar 20 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

Chasing The Legend 1 Mile Fun RunChasing The Legend

From $20 Open

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Ella's Race

Sat, Mar 20 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Ella's RaceElla's Race

Closed

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Crystal Coast Cancer Rehab Center 5K Run & 1 Mile Cancer Survivor Walk

Sat, Mar 27 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

1 Mile Survivor Walk1 Mile Survivor Walk5K Run +1

From $40 Open

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Rosman Rumble 2026/7

Sat, Mar 27 · Rosman, NC Rosman

Rosman Rumble 2026/7 - the flattest 5K in Transylvania - run or walk.

From $30 Open

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10th Annual Lions Club Vision 5k

Sat, Apr 3 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Vision Walk1 Mile Vision Walk5k +3

From $15 Open

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Jamestown Run for TD1

Sat, Apr 3 · Jamestown, NC Jamestown

Jamestown Run for TD1 - 1-mile fun runJamestown Run for TD1 - 5K

From $40 Open

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PT the Pirate 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Greenville, NC Greenville

In Person 5KIn Person 5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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MRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile

Tue, Apr 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2027 Last Runner Standing 1 MileMRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 MileMRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile (Youth) +1

From $10 Open

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THE PERIWINKLE BEER MILE FUNDRAISER EVENT

Sat, Apr 10 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

THE PERIWINKLE BEER MILE FUNDRAISER EVENT

From $28 Open

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Healthy Soles 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Healthy Soles 5KHealthy Soles 5K

From $30 Open

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Run to the Rhythm Trail 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 10 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Run to the Rhythm1-Mile Fun Run/WalkRun to the Rhythm1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - Wheelchair/Adaptive AthletesRun to the Rhythm1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - Adaptive Athletes +5

From $20 Closed

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Relay For Ribbons 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Adult RegistrationYouth Registration

From $30 Open

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The Sarcoma Stomp

Sat, Apr 10 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

3K Walk3K Walk5K Run +3

From $30 Closed

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The Landmark 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

5k Timed5k Timed

From $30 Open

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Glory Run 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Glory Run/Walk 5KGlory Run/Walk 5K

From $30 Closed

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Cowboy Ramble Run & Rhythm

Sat, Apr 10 · Washington, NC Washington

5K5K

From $35 Open

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Pig Pounder Brewery 5k

Sun, Apr 11 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5K - Under 215K - Chariot Runner5K - Chariot Rider +9

From $0 Open

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Step Up 5K for JTF

Sat, Apr 17 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Step Up 5k For JTF

From $30 Open

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The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Kinston, NC Kinston

1 Mile Walk4Life1 Mile Walk4Life5K - Untimed +3

From $20 Open

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Race for the Planet

Sat, Apr 17 · Kure Beach, NC Kure Beach

Run for the Planet 5KRun for the Planet VIRTUAL 5KRun for the Planet VIRTUAL 5K +3

From $25 Closed

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OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail RunOWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

From $35 Open

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Haliwa-Saponi 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Hollister, NC Hollister

Haliwa-Saponi 5kHaliwa-Saponi 5k

From $25 Closed

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ECU Oral Cancer 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5k5k

From $35 Open

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Band on the Run 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Reidsville, NC Reidsville

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun RunBand on the Run 5K +1

From $20 Open

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Mutt Strut 5K and 1-Mile Walk and Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

1-Mile Mutt Strut Run/Walk1-Mile Mutt Strut Run/Walk5K Mutt Strut Run/Walk +3

From $30 Closed

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Angel Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +5

From $15 Open

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Iredell Rise & Shine 5k / 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Iredell Rise & Shine 1 Mile Fun Run Adult 18+Iredell Rise & Shine 1 Mile Fun Run Adult 18+Iredell Rise & Shine 1 Mile Fun Run (Youth 0-17) +5

From $12 Open

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New Bern Autism 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 24 · New Bern, NC New Bern

New Bern Autism5k Run/Walk Virtual RaceNew Bern Autism5k Run/Walk Virtual RaceNew Bern Autism 5k Run/Walk +1

From $40 Closed

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Coastal Run/Walk for Autism 5k

Sat, Apr 24 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5k5k

Closed

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Woodfin 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Woodfin, NC Woodfin

5K5K

From $25 Closed

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Warrior Pride 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Louisburg, NC Louisburg

Fun Run (Ages 3-11)Fun Run (Ages 3-11)5K +3

From $10 Closed

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Burst of Color Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

5K - TimedRun/Walk 5k - Untimed

From $24 Open

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5k for 5p-

Sat, May 1 · Pikeville, NC Pikeville

5k for 5p-5k for 5p-

From $30 Closed

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WSE Titan UP 5K

Sat, May 1 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Titan Up Fun RunVirtual 5KTitan Up 5K +2

From $15 Open

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Run For Holland 5K

Sat, May 1 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

Fun RunFun RunSpeed For Need 5K Pushing Chair (F3 and FiA) +5

From $20 Open

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Fiddlin' 5k Run/Walk for the Arts

Sat, May 8 · Mars Hill, NC Mars Hill

Fiddlin' 5kFiddlin' 5k

From $35 Closed

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Cherokee Choices Mother's Day 5K

Sat, May 8 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run

From $15 Closed

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Stony Mountain Vineyard 5K

Sat, May 15 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

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

From $15 Open 51 spots left

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HEROES 5K Run - Fun Walk & Pancake Breakfast

Sat, May 15 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

5k Non-Timed Run/WalkDefender Sponsorship Runner (inc. name on banner)Defender Sponsorship Runner (inc. name on banner) +5

From $25 Open

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Kids and Cops: Glow Run

Sat, May 15 · Edenton, NC Edenton

5K5K

From $20 Closed

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Lookin For A Cure Raleigh/Durham

Sat, May 15 · Durham, NC Durham

Lookin' For A Cure 5KLookin' For A Cure 5KVirtual Lookin' For A Cure 5K +1

From $25 Open

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