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.

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

Thu, Jun 18 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

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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 Celebration 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

5k VIRTUAL5k Run

From $33 Open Closing Soon 13 spots left

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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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NC Blueberry Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Burgaw, NC Burgaw

1 MILE5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Rhododendron 10K Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Bakersville, NC Bakersville

1 Mile Run/Walk10K Run

From $10 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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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K13.1M

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K13.1M

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10K13.1M

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10K13.1M

From $30 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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Firecracker 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Kids Fun RunFirecracker 5kFirecracker 10k

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Defender of Men 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Taylorsville, NC Taylorsville

Fun Run5K

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Run For Liberty

Sat, Jun 27 · Cary, NC Cary

1-Mile Fun Run(Untimed)5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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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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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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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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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Rainbow Run 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (26)

Sat, Jun 27 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10K13.1M

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Straightening The Path 5K

Sun, Jun 28 · Cary, NC Cary

5K - UntimedVirtual Supporter5K

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

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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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Four on the Fourth

Sat, Jul 4 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Four on the Fourth

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5K13.1M

From $30 Open

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OWP Firecracker 4k

Sat, Jul 4 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

OWP Firecracker 4k

From $35 Open

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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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Founding Father's 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Washington, NC Washington

5K

From $25 Open

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Run White & Blue

Sat, Jul 4 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Fun Run (1.76 mile)7.4 Kilometer7.4 Miler +1

From $20 Open

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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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The Fleet Feet Battle for Independence Road Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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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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4 on the Fourth presented by Novant Health

Sat, Jul 4 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

4 MilerKids Mile

From $19 Closed

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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

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Fun Fourth Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open 90 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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YMCA Tri-Span 5K, 10K and Livestrong Mile

Sat, Jul 11 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

LIVESTRONG MILE5K10K

From $20 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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