5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 339 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Footsteps to Foundation 5K in Knightdale on June 20. North Carolina 5K races run primarily June through August.

Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series June 19, 2026

Fri, Jun 19 · Avon, NC Avon

5k1 Mile

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Footsteps to Foundation 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

1M Fun Run/Walk - Untimed5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Master Trooper Stien Davis Jr. Memorial Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Lumberton, NC Lumberton

Master Trooper Stien Davis Jr. Memorial Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Freedom Forward Juneteenth 5K

From $45 Open

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Braveheart 5K of NC

Sat, Jun 20 · Franklin, NC Franklin

5KRob Roy Fun Run (10 and Under)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Juneteenth Celebration 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

5k VIRTUAL5k Run

From $33 Open Closing Soon 13 spots left

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NC Blueberry Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Burgaw, NC Burgaw

1 MILE5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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CORDUSA- 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Cary, NC Cary

5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Vac & Dash 2026 Summer Streaker Challenge

Sun, Jun 21 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Vac & Dash Summer Streaker Challenge

From $30 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access June 25, 2026

Thu, Jun 25 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series June 26, 2026

Fri, Jun 26 · Avon, NC Avon

5k1 Mile

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Rainbow Run 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Dirty Grass Soul Rockin’ and Runnin’ 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Fallston, NC Fallston

5k TimedStudent 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Defender of Men 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Taylorsville, NC Taylorsville

Fun Run5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Liberty

Sat, Jun 27 · Cary, NC Cary

1-Mile Fun Run(Untimed)5K

From $15 Closed

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Ultimate Runner

Sat, Jun 27 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Ultimate Runner Races

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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The North Carolina 4th of July Festival Freedom Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Southport, NC Southport

1 mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Shiloh 5K Mission Run/Walk & 1/2-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Faith, NC Faith

Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Straightening The Path 5K

Sun, Jun 28 · Cary, NC Cary

5KVirtual Supporter5K - Untimed

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Independence 1 Mile Beer Run

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

Beer Mile

From $48 Open Closing Soon

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Vac & Dash 31 5K's in 31 Days Run/Walk Challenge

Wed, Jul 1 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Vac & Dash 31 5Ks in 31 Days Challenge

From $31 Open

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4 for the 4th!

Fri, Jul 3 · Avon, NC Avon

4 for the 4th!1776 Dash (about a third of a mile)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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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Kiwanis Club of Pembroke 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Pembroke, NC Pembroke

5k Timed

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Founding Father's 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Washington, NC Washington

5K

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 Open Closing Soon

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The Fleet Feet Battle for Independence Road Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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OWP Firecracker 4k

Sat, Jul 4 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

OWP Firecracker 4k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Rotary Club of Kernersville 4th of July 5K Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

5K Run/Walk

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 $18 Open 65 spots left

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Uwharrie Dash 3.6-Mile Watermelon Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Virtual Water Melon Run/Walk with Shirt/Tank(Includes Shipping)Watermelon Run/Walk with Purchase of Tank

From $18 Open

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Freedom 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Andrews, NC Andrews

Freedom 5K

From $30 Open

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4 on the Fourth presented by Novant Health

Sat, Jul 4 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

4 MilerKids Mile

From $19 Closed

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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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Coon Dog Day 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Saluda, NC Saluda

Coon Puppies' Fun RunCoon Dog Day 5K

From $15 Open

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Cantaloupe 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Norlina, NC Norlina

5k

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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Little Gherkin 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Little Gherkin 5K

From $30 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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Run/Walk for the Greenway 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 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

From $10 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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Achilles Charlotte 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

1 Mile5K - Lower Limb Loss5K +8

From $0 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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