5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 594 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Mebane Dogwood Festival Family 5K in Mebane on April 24. North Carolina 5K races run primarily April through August.

Pink Cupcake Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Pink Cupcake Walk

From $35 Open

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Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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12th Annual Ostomy 5k, Durham NC

Sat, Oct 3 · Durham, NC Durham

Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - (Ostomate)Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - Individual - (Open)Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - Kids 50 Meter Dash (ages 2 - 8)

From $25 Closed

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Maddie's Miles

Sat, Oct 3 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Maddie's Miles

From $30 Closed

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Braille Trail Walk for Independence ⠠⠇⠊⠕⠝⠎⠀⠠⠎⠻⠧⠊⠉⠑⠎

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Walk for Independence- Registration & sponsor a low vision team member to join the walk!Walk For IndependenceSupport Us From Home

From $25 Open

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Mission 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

1 Mile Fun RunTimed 5K

From $15 Closed

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Run, Walk, & Roll for Rehab

Sat, Oct 3 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Wheelchair- 1 Mile Fun Roll1 Mile Fun RunHand Crank Bike- 1 Mile Fun Roll +4

From $0 Open

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High Point Brat Trot 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · High Point, NC High Point

5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Ta Tas

Sat, Oct 3 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Not Timed5K Timed Chaser Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Camp CARE Annual Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Concord, NC Concord

FUN RUNVIRTUAL 5KMEMORIAL 5K

From $20 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Weekday Preschool 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Weekday Preschool 5KKIDS Fun Run

From $0 Closed

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Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

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

From $20 Open

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Edenton Nut Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Edenton, NC Edenton

5k Nut Run/Walk10k Nut Run/Walk15k Nutty Challenge(10k+5k=15k)

From $35 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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Pink Ribbon Run 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Greenville, NC Greenville

2026 Pink Ribbon Run 5K

From $35 Closed

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

Sun, Oct 4 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

5K Registration - No Shirt5K RegistrationHalf Marathon Registration - No Shirt +1

From $20 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 Family Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Morganton, NC Morganton

One Mile Family Fun Run5K Zombie Run

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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 RunSt. 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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Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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The Spooky 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

5K

From $25 Closed

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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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Novant Health Lake Norman 15K & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Cornelius, NC Cornelius

5K15K

From $29 Closed

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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 Closing Soon 25 spots left

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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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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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! Virtual 5K +3

From $10 Closed

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Night Crawl 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton, NC Newton

Night Crawl 5kNight Crawl 5k StudentT-shirt Only

From $20 Closed

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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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Warrior Wolf Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Warrior Wolf Challenge

From $89 Open 40 spots left

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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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Rock the Block 2025

Sat, Oct 17 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Rock the Block 5K

From $30 Closed

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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 RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth 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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Miles for Mammos 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5KVirtual 5KFree Kids 5 and Under (No shirt/No medal) +1

From $0 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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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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Cape Fear Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Volunteer 7:30am-9:00am and RunVolunteer 9:00am-10:30am and Run5k

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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