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.

The Independence 1 Mile Beer Run

Sun, Jun 28 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Beer Mile

From $48 Open

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

Fri, Jul 3 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun RunSUN Realty Freedom 1 MileSUN Realty Freedom 5k

From $35 Open

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The Fleet Feet Battle for Independence Road Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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Four on the Fourth

Sat, Jul 4 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Four on the Fourth

From $35 Closed

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Firecracker 5K/10K

Sat, Jul 4 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Firecracker 5kFirecracker 10K

From $42 Open

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Run White & Blue

Sat, Jul 4 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Fun Run (1.76 mile)7.4 VIRTUAL7.4 Kilometer +1

From $20 Open

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4 on the Fourth presented by Novant Health

Sat, Jul 4 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

4 MilerKids Mile

From $19 Open

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Eagle 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (27)

Sat, Jul 4 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Dirty Grass Soul Rockin’ and Running 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Fallston, NC Fallston

5k TimedStudent 5k

From $25 Open

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Kiwanis Club of Pembroke 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Pembroke, NC Pembroke

5k Timed

From $25 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (27)

Sat, Jul 4 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Fun Fourth Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open

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Firecracker 4 Miler and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

4 Miler1 Mile

From $17 Closed 50 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 8, 2026

Wed, Jul 8 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier July 9, 2026

Thu, Jul 9 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 10, 2026

Fri, Jul 10 · Avon, NC Avon

5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Eagle 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Tri-Span 5K, 10K and LiveStrong Mile

Sat, Jul 11 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

LIVESTRONG MILE5K10K

From $20 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Streetlight 5K & Frolic

Sat, Jul 11 · Concord, NC Concord

Fun Run5K

From $0 Open

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Cantaloupe 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Norlina, NC Norlina

5k

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Sizzling Soles Half-marathon

Sat, Jul 11 · Cary, NC Cary

5KVirtual 5KVirtual 6.55 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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$5K - July

Tue, Jul 14 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

$5K - July

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 15, 2026

Wed, Jul 15 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5kLittle Elf Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Nags Head Village 5k/1 mile Road Race series presented by Village Realty

Thu, Jul 16 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 17, 2026

Fri, Jul 17 · Avon, NC Avon

5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Eagle 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Family Fun RunElite 5K RaceBeat the Heat 5K Race

From $10 Closed 60 spots left

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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MRT 2026 2 Mile

Tue, Jul 21 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 2 MileMRT 2026 2 Mile (Youth)

From $8 Open 15 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 22, 2026

Wed, Jul 22 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access July 23, 2026

Thu, Jul 23 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 24, 2026

Fri, Jul 24 · Avon, NC Avon

5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Meet Me at the Fountain 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Forest City, NC Forest City

Meet Me at the Fountain 5k

From $25 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Biltmore Forest 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 25 · Asheville, NC Asheville

5k10K

From $40 Open

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Achilles Charlotte 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

1 Mile5K - Handcycle5K - Duo Team +8

From $15 Closed

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SOCKSQUATCH 8K

Sat, Jul 25 · Gibsonville, NC Gibsonville

SOCKSQUATCH 8K

From $20 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 29, 2026

Wed, Jul 29 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 31, 2026

Fri, Jul 31 · Avon, NC Avon

5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Living the Dream 5K Race

Sat, Aug 1 · Mooresville, NC Mooresville

Living the Dream 5K Race

From $35 Closed

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80s Flashback 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Franklin, NC Franklin

80s Flashback 5K (Competitive/Timed)80’s Flashback 5K (Not Timed)

From $25 Open

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NCCU Charlotte Alumni Annual 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

NCCU Charlotte Alumni Scholarship 5k

From $25 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Wild Bill 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

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

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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