5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 594 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Mebane Dogwood Festival Family 5K in Mebane on April 24. North Carolina 5K races run primarily April through August.

9th Annual Lions Club Vision 5k

Tue, Apr 21 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Vision Walk5kVirtual Runner

From $15 Open

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Mebane Dogwood Festival Family 5K

Fri, Apr 24 · Mebane, NC Mebane

5K Run/WalkDogwood Dash (FREE Kids Fun Run)

From $0 Open

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2026 Socks & Undie 5k Rundie - Durham County

Fri, Apr 24 · Durham, NC Durham

5K Rundie - Non-Timed5K Rundie - Virtual Race -Run/Walk5K Rundie - Timed +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Socks & Undie 5k Rundie - Wake County

Fri, Apr 24 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K Rundie - Timed5K Rundie - Non-Timed5K Rundie - Virtual Race -Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 25 · Ocracoke, NC Ocracoke

5KVirtual 5K10K +2

From $35 Open Closing Soon 3 spots left

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Iredell Rise & Shine 5k / 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Iredell Rise & Shine 1 Mile Fun Run Adult 18+Iredell Rise & Shine 1 Mile Fun Run (Youth 0-17)Iredell Rise & Shine 5k (Youth 0-17) +1

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Water For People Charlotte 5K & Virtual 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Charlotte 5k (Non Timed)Charlotte 5K (Timed)Virtual 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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MegaRun

Sat, Apr 25 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 MILEBradley Creek Kids - 1 MileBradley Creek Kids - 5K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Harmon Field Half Marathon & Morris Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Morris 2 Mile Fun RunHarmon Field Half Marathon

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Gator Festival 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Lake Waccamaw, NC Lake Waccamaw

Gator Dash - 1 Mile Fun Run5K Walk/RunVirtual 5K

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Woodfin 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Asheville, NC Asheville

5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Coastal Run/Walk for Autism 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5k

Closed

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Feet for the Street 5K & 7 Miler

Sat, Apr 25 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Feet for the Street 5KFeet for the Street 7 Miler

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Mutt Strut 5K and 1-Mile Walk and Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

1-Mile Mutt Strut Run/Walk5K Mutt Strut Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Miles of Legacy 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Miles of Legacy 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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New Bern Autism 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · New Bern, NC New Bern

New Bern Autism 5k Run/WalkNew Bern Autism5k Run/Walk Virtual Race

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Brookwood Missions Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Brookwood Missions Fun Run 1 MileBrookwood Missions Fun Run 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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GCA Charge Ahead 5K and Relay/Ruck

Sat, Apr 25 · Burlington, NC Burlington

5K - Solo5K - Ruck5K - 2-5 person relay

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Water For People 5K - Raleigh

Sat, Apr 25 · Apex, NC Apex

2026 Water For People 5K - Raleigh

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Friends Homes Spring in Your Step 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Eagle Way 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Boone, NC Boone

5k Timed

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual Aces for Autism Color Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Winterville, NC Winterville

1 mile walk option3rd Annual Aces for Autism Color Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Greening Up the Mountains 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Sylva, NC Sylva

5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

5K

From $24 Open Closing Soon

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Angel Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/WalkRun/Walk - Virtual +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Bull City Beer Mile

Sat, Apr 25 · Durham, NC Durham

Bull City Beer Mile - 4 Person RelayBull City Beer Mile - 2 Person RelayBull City Beer Mile - Individual

From $40 Open Closing Soon 80 spots left

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Warrior Pride 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Louisburg, NC Louisburg

Fun Run (Ages 3-11)5K5K - FCS Student

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Pirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (17)

Sat, Apr 25 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Scotland Memorial Foundation's FUNd Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Laurinburg, NC Laurinburg

1 Mile Spirit Walk5K - College StudentK-12 Students Only (5K) +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run the 'Burg 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Harrisburg, NC Harrisburg

Fun Run5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Paws and Crowns 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Newton Grove, NC Newton Grove

Paws and Crowns 5K

From $40 Open

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Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot

Sun, Apr 26 · Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Beach

1-Mile5KKids' Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Falafel 5k and Splash + Dash

Sun, Apr 26 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Falafel 5kSplash + Dash

Closed

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Stroller Derby for Gate Pregnancy Resource Center

Sun, Apr 26 · Concord, NC Concord

Youth Derby Run (Ages 13-17)Derby RunDerby Family Fun Walk (Youth Ages 13-17) +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Teens With A Mission 5K and Half Mile Fun Run - Glow Run

Fri, May 1 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Fun Run Glow RunTeens With A Mission 5K Glow Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Neuse River Bridge Run 2026

Fri, May 1 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Super Kids Fun RunVirtual Super Kids Fun Run5K +5

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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PFS Brunch Run

Sat, May 2 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5kPancake Breakfast

From $10 Open

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Pisgah 5k Run

Sat, May 2 · Candler, NC Candler

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (18)

Sat, May 2 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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HFFA 5K

Sat, May 2 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

HFFA 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Teal Diva 5k for Gynecologic Cancers

Sat, May 2 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

In Person Event RegistrationVirtual Event - All Ages12 and under - Event Registration +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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WSE Titan UP 5K

Sat, May 2 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Titan Up Fun RunVirtual 5KTitan Up 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Home Run 5K

Sat, May 2 · Middlesex, NC Middlesex

5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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16th Annual Leader of the Pack 5K

Sat, May 2 · Forest City, NC Forest City

Leader of the Pack 5KDIY 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont 5K

Sat, May 2 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Spring 5K Run & Run/Walk CelebrationKid's Dash Fun Run

From $15 Closed

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Watermelon 5k Family Fest

Sat, May 2 · Cary, NC Cary

5k Walk/RunStudent ParticipantVirtual Run (donation)

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Center for Family Violence Prevention

Sat, May 2 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Fun Run/Walk(Untimed)5K10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (18)

Sat, May 2 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Colors of Hope Walk

Sat, May 2 · Dobson, NC Dobson

The Colors of Hope Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Ocean Fest 5K Beach Run

Sat, May 2 · Surf City, NC Surf City

5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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