5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 376 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the World Mental Health Day 5K - Carrboro, NC in Carrboro on October 10. North Carolina 5K races run primarily October through August.

2026 Track Attack 5k

Fri, Oct 9 · Denver, NC Denver

Adult 5k Timed4th or 5th Grade Timed 5k6th thru 8th Grade Timed 5k +1

From $25 Open

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World Mental Health Day 5K - Carrboro, NC

Sat, Oct 10 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

5K - Commemorative Collection5K - Basic Registration

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation Donna Peele Memorial 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Avon, NC Avon

Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation Donna Peele Memorial 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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5K Zombie Run & One Mile Spooky Family Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Morganton, NC Morganton

One Mile Family Fun Run5K Zombie Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Outer Banks, NC

Sat, Oct 10 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Child Registration 12 & UnderAdult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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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 Run - Sponsored by Alpha PitaSt. Paul 5K Run/Walk Registration (includes 1 mile color run)St. Paul T-Shirt and Family Day Admission (Non-Runners)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Mount Ulla, NC Mount Ulla

Fun Run (1/2-mile) - Ages 9 & Under5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Spooky 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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CRH Run for Recovery 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1.5 Mile5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Mutt Strut

Sat, Oct 10 · Swansboro, NC Swansboro

1 Mile Fun Run with Dog - untimed1 Mile Fun Run without Dog - untimed5k with Dog +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Run Cabarrus Invitational

Sat, Oct 10 · Concord, NC Concord

Elementary 2k (Boys and Girls)Girls 3kBoys 3k +2

From $15 Closed

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Halloween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Richlands, NC Richlands

Halloween Hustle 5k - TimedHalloween Hustle 5k - Untimed

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Mount Olive Wag, Walk, and Run!

Sat, Oct 10 · Mount Olive, NC Mount Olive

1 Mile Run & Walk5k With Dog5K Without Dog

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Halloween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Richlands, NC Richlands

Early Bird Registration!

From $25 Closed

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10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Troutman, NC Troutman

10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Whiteville, NC Whiteville

1 Mile Virtual1 Mile5K +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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HowlOWeen 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Cary, NC Cary

5k Fun Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Bright Futures Fun Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Durham, NC Durham

Bright Futures 1-Mile Run & WalkBright Futures 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Mumfest MUMosa 5k & Fun Run

Sun, Oct 11 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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MRT 2026 5k

Tue, Oct 13 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 5k (Youth)MRT 2026 5k

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation Park to Trail 1 Mile Walk and 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Sparta, NC Sparta

1 Mile5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Stronger Together DV Awareness 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Clayton, NC Clayton

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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WMPCS 5K @ Smoke on the Water

Sat, Oct 17 · Washington, NC Washington

5K5K Recreational

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Red, White & Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Halifax, NC Halifax

5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl 5K Run/Walk & Half-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · China Grove, NC China Grove

Fun Run (1/2-Mile) - Includes Race T-ShirtFun Run (1/2-Mile) - Does Not Include Race T-ShirtVirtual 5K Includes T-shirt & Mailing +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Rock the Block 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Rock the Block 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Mint Hill Lions Club - Madness 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Mint Hill, NC Mint Hill

5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Sandhills Running "Sasquatch 4-Hour 1-Mile Repeat" and "Sasquatch 5K"

Sat, Oct 17 · Southern Pines, NC Southern Pines

1 Mile Repeat-4 Hour Race5KRuck 1 Mile Repeat-4 Hour Race +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Kenneth Brown Memorial Scholarship

Sat, Oct 17 · Wadesboro, NC Wadesboro

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Race to the River 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Spencer, NC Spencer

Race to the River Fun RunRace to the River 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2nd Annual Miles for Mammos 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk presented by Live Oak Med Spa

Sat, Oct 17 · Southport, NC Southport

Miles for Mammos 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkMiles for Mammos 5K Run/WalkMiles for Mammos Virtual 5K or 1 Mile

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Night Crawl 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton, NC Newton

Night Crawl 5kNight Crawl 5k StudentT-shirt Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The OMKC Non-Runners Run or Go the Extra Mile for the Military Kids

Sat, Oct 17 · Surf City, NC Surf City

1/2 mile Walk or Run for Fun1.5 Mile Walk: Going the Extra Mile...for the Military Kid

From $25 Closed

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Triangle, NC

Sat, Oct 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & UnderFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Mammos 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5KFree Kids 5 and Under (No shirt/No medal)5K Breast Cancer Warrior (If you are a breast cancer survivor or current warrior and want to be recognized) +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Out of the Ashes 5k & Remembrance Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Remembrance WalkVirtual 5kCompetitive 5k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile

Sat, Oct 17 · Burgaw, NC Burgaw

1 MileProvidence Preparatory Academy - 1 MILE5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Purple Dash for St. Jude Kids 5K Virtual Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Denver, NC Denver

Purple Dash for St. Jude Kids 5K Virtual Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Every Mile Counts 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · High Point, NC High Point

Every Mile Counts 5kEvery Mile Counts 1-Mile Fun Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Angel Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Stanley, NC Stanley

5k Timed

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run With Purpose

Sat, Oct 17 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Run with Purpose 5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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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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Downtown Diamond Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Downtown Diamond Dash 5k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Apple Festival 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

5k Timed

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Chasing Rainbows 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5kSocial 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Feed Your Neighbor 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Wendell, NC Wendell

Feed Your Neighbor 1-mile Fun Run/WalkFeed Your Neighbor 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Save Second Base 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Save Second Base 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hilly Chantilly 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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