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.

Tackle the Tar

Sat, May 15 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Kid's Fun RunKid's Fun RunFun Run Heat 5 +21

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Five Points 5k

Sat, May 15 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K - Untimed5K5K - Untimed +1

From $30 Closed

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Kristen's Krew 5K

Sat, May 15 · Concord, NC Concord

5K

From $35 Closed

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Lighthouse 5k Series May 19, 2027

Wed, May 19 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile1 Mile5k +1

From $45 Open

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Stomp the Stigma 5K

Sat, May 22 · Louisburg, NC Louisburg

Kids DashKids Dash1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk +3

From $0 Closed

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Memorial Day 5k

Sat, May 22 · Siler City, NC Siler City

5k5k

From $30 Closed

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Red Oak Fire Department 5K

Sat, May 22 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5K Walk/Run

From $25 Closed

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5K Walk to SOAR

Sat, May 29 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Kids Fun Run5K Walk to SOAR

From $15 Closed

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Run to Remember

Sat, May 29 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 2 Mile2 Mile2 Mile +13

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Restoration Trail 5k Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 5 · Woodleaf, NC Woodleaf

Timed Kids Fun Run (1 mile)Timed Kids Fun Run (1 mile)Timed 5K Trail Run +3

From $15 Closed 50 spots left

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Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club

Sat, Jun 12 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

1 Mile Fun Walk/Run1 Mile Fun Walk/RunVirtual Run/Walk 5k with Shirt and Mailing! +3

From $25 Open

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Juneteenth Celebration 5k

Sat, Jun 19 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

5k VIRTUAL5k Run5k Run

From $33 Closed 13 spots left

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Ultimate Runner

Sat, Jun 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Ultimate Runner RacesUltimate Runner Races

From $65 Closed

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Outer Banks Freedom 5k/1 Mile & Little Sparkler Fun Run

Sun, Jul 4 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun RunLittle Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun RunSUN Realty Freedom 1 Mile +3

From $35 Open

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Asheville Independence Day 5k

Sun, Jul 4 · Asheville, NC Asheville

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5k

From $45 Open

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Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K

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

Family Fun RunFamily Fun RunElite 5K Race +3

From $10 Closed 60 spots left

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3rd Annual Triple Nickle Remembrance Run

Sat, Aug 7 · Fort Bragg, NC Fort Bragg

2nd Annual (Virtual) Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile Run2nd Annual Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile Run3rd Annual (Virtual) Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile Run +1

From $33.5 Closed

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Wild Bill 5k

Sat, Aug 7 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Kids Race (~1/2 Mile, 10 and under)Kids Race (~1/2 Mile, 10 and under)5k +1

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Highlands Twilight 5K

Sat, Aug 21 · Highlands, NC Highlands

5K Run/Walk5K Stroller Race5K Stroller Race +1

From $35 Open

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I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 18 · Durham, NC Durham

I AM Too Sexy 5KI AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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Kristen's Run Against Violence

Sat, Oct 2 · Dunn, NC Dunn

5k Run5k Run

From $30 Closed

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Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 2 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

H4G 1-Mile Run/Walk - No T-ShirtH4G 1-Mile Run/Walk - No T-Shirt5K Run/Walk - With T-Shirt +6

From $20 Open

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MRT 2026 4Mile

Sun, Mar 17 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 4MileMRT 2026 4Mile (Youth)

From $8 Closed

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MRT 2026 5k

Sun, May 5 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 5kMRT 2026 5k (Youth)

From $8 Closed

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MRT 2026 5k

Sun, May 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 5k (Youth)MRT 2026 5k

From $8 Closed

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MRT 2026 1 Mile

Sun, Aug 18 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 1 MileMRT 2026 1 Mile (Youth)

From $8 Closed 15 spots left

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