5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 519 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Nags Head Village 5k/1 mile Road Race series presented by Village Realty in Nags Head on June 18. North Carolina 5K races run primarily June through August.

Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Calabash Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Calabash, NC Calabash

Virtual Mashed Potato MilerMashed Potato 1 MilerVirtual 5K Turkey Trot +5

From $19 Open Closing Soon

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Running of the Turkeys

Thu, Nov 26 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Family Fun Walk & Run (Untimed)Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk (Timed)

From $10 Open

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Asheville Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun RunAsheville Turkey Trot 5k

From $20 Open

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14th Annual Old North State 5K Turkey Trot Run

Thu, Nov 26 · New London, NC New London

5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk

From $20 Closed

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CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Harris Teeter 1 MileCPI Security 5KCPI Security 8K

From $27 Closed

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Onslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

OCO Giblet 1 MilerOCO Turkey Trot 5K"ish"Extra Servings Challenge - 5K"ish" & GIblet 1-Miler

From $15 Open

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10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Youth1 Mile Adult5k Adult +3

From $10 Open

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Cape Carteret Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

1 Mile Holiday Costume Fun Run5k Holiday Costume Fun Run

From $40 Open

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Gobble Gobble 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Locust, NC Locust

Gobble Gobble 5K

From $0 Open

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Turkey Strut 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +1

From $17 Closed

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Leesville Community Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Leesville Community Turkey Trot 5K

From $20 Closed

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Black Friday Relays Leftover Race

Fri, Nov 27 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K Race10K Relay Team10K Black Friday Relay +4

From $0 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Kid's First Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

1 Mile Family Fun RunTurkey Trot 5K

From $15 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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ChristmasTown 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · McAdenville, NC McAdenville

ChristmasTown 5K Reserved Entry2026 ChristmasTown 5K

From $50 Closed

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Brooks South XC Championships

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Youth Race 3K (Ages 10 and Under)Youth Race 3K (Ages 11-12)Fleet Feet Boys Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12) +6

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Craven Smart Start Holiday Hustle

Tue, Dec 1 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Santa's Fun RunJingle Bell Jog 5KVirtual 5K +3

From $15 Closed

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Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic

Tue, Dec 1 · Statesville, NC Statesville

5KHalf Marathon10K Run +2

From $30 Open

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Jingle Bell Trot

Thu, Dec 3 · Trent Woods, NC Trent Woods

5K5K Bangert Students/StaffFun Run/Walk Bangert Students/Staff +1

From $20 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Dec 5 · Cary, NC Cary

Kids' Reindeer 1-Mile Dash - Untimed5K Untimed5K Timed

From $25 Closed

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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3rd Annual Santa Beach Run/Walk at Atlantic Beach, N.C.

Sat, Dec 5 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

3rd Annual Santa Beach Run/WalkKids Reindeer Dash (12 years and under)Student Run/Walk (12-18 years)

From $0 Open

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The 4 Day Movement Path to the PORTAL 8K, 4K Run/Walk + .4K Kids Run!

Sat, Dec 5 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

4K Run Walk8K Run.4K Kids Run (by any size donation)

From $0 Open

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Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Chad Sittig Agency 5KCarolinaEast 10KTrader Construction Half Marathon

From $24 Open

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Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Wilmington Historic Virtual 5KWilmington Historic 5KWilmington Historic 10K +5

From $35 Open

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Mistletoe Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

1 Mile5KHalf Marathon

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC

Sat, Dec 5 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

FUN RUN

From $15 Open

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Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction

Sat, Dec 5 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Into the Woods 5KSleeping In: Support the event and get the tshirt without having to get out of bed!

From $30 Closed

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Jingle Bell Rockin' Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mountain

5K Run/WalkPhantom DasherKids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Jamestown, NC Jamestown

1 Mile Fun Run5k - "No Frills" PackageVirtual 5k +2

From $12 Open

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William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K

Sun, Dec 6 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5KStudent/Coach GOTR and STRIDEGirls on the Run - STRIDE Run Buddy Registration +1

From $25 Open

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Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Locust, NC Locust

Locust #Elfie 5K

From $20 Open

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Santa Dash 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville & Orthopaedics East

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, NC Greenville

1 Mile WalkSanta Dash 5k

From $15 Open

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SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!

Sat, Dec 12 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Dirty Santa Trail Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Trail Run

From $45 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Team 5KVirtual 5kIndividual 5K +2

From $10 Open

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Fortnight Before Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 5K +5

From $5 Open

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Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Lights & Sirens Fun Run/WalkLights & Sirens 5K

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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JKL AERO 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

JKL AERO 5K

From $0.01 Closed

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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