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.

Jingle Jog 5K

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

Santa Strut Fun Walk & Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open 70 spots left

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Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Snowman DashSanta Run 5KSANTA 8K +1

From $20 Open 17 spots left

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Last Mile

Sun, Dec 27 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

2 MileVirtual 2 Mile4 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026

Thu, Dec 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5KKids Dash

From $16 Open 30 spots left

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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5KKids Dash

From $15 Open 39 spots left

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Running of the Lights

Fri, Jan 1 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Economy 1.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk1.75 Mile Fun Run/WalkEconomy 5K Run/Walk +2

From $20 Open

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Frosty Fifty Trail Races 5K|12.5K|25K|50K|50K Relay

Fri, Jan 8 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

5K Night Race12.5K25K +4

From $0 Open

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile

Sat, Jan 16 · Gibsonville, NC Gibsonville

5 Mile RuckVirtual 5 Mile5 Mile +6

From $40 Open

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Be Their Voice 5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Be Their Voice 5k

From $32 Closed

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Beat the Bridge 10k/5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Beat the Bridge 5kBeat the Bridge 10kStroller Child +2

From $0 Closed

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Viking Dash - Cape Fear

Sat, Feb 6 · Winnabow, NC Winnabow

Viking Dash - Cape Fear - 5KViking Dash - Cape Fear - 10K

From $45 Closed

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Viking Dash - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Feb 13 · New Hill, NC New Hill

Viking Dash - Raleigh - 5KViking Dash - Raleigh - 10K

From $45 Closed

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Sole Mates

Sat, Feb 13 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open

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Run Oak Island 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

1 MilerVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +35

From $19 Open Closing Soon

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Run Oak Island

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

Virtual 1 Mile1 Miler5K Run/Walk +33

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Big Game Run

Sun, Feb 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

The Big Game 4 Miler100 yard kid's dashVirtual 4 Miler

From $7.99 Open

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Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon

Fri, Feb 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 5K5KVirtual 5K +13

From $20 Open 6 spots left

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Run the Creek 5K & Family Fun Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Family Fun RunFamily Fun RunRun the Creek 5K +1

From $12 Closed

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Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon

Sat, Feb 27 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

8:00 AM Start8:00 AM Start10:30 AM Start +9

From $20 Open 8 spots left

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Viking Dash - Greensboro, NC

Sat, Feb 27 · Pleasant Garden, NC Pleasant Garden

Viking Dash - Greensboro - 5KViking Dash - Greensboro - 5KViking Dash - Greensboro - 10K +1

From $45 Closed

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Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run

Mon, Mar 1 · Liberty, NC Liberty

5th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)6th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)6th Annual - Run with Lily 5K - VIRTUAL RUN +3

From $15 Open

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Running of the Leprechauns

Sat, Mar 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkLeprechaun Dash +3

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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UNC Health Southeastern 5K, 10K & Fun Mile (Rumba on the Lumber)

Sat, Mar 6 · Lumberton, NC Lumberton

UNC Health Southeastern 5KUNC Health Southeastern 5KUNC Health Southeastern 10K +1

From $30 Closed

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Ainsley's Angels 13th Annual Run With Your Heart 5K/10K/15K

Sat, Mar 6 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

In person 5KRider 5KPusher 5K +20

From $0 Open

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Cary Greenways Half-Marathon

Sun, Mar 7 · Cary, NC Cary

5K5KVirtual 5K +13

From $5 Open

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Lu Mil Wine Run 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

5k5k

From $25 Open

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6th Annual St Patrick’s Day 5K and Pub Crawl

Sat, Mar 13 · Washington, NC Washington

6th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K and Pub Crawl5th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K and Pub CrawlPub Crawl only - no 5k +1

From $30 Closed

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St Leo - Run Leo 5K, 10K, and John Hanson Fun Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

John Hanson Fun RunJohn Hanson Fun RunRun Leo 5K Race +4

From $25 Closed

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21st Annual Bear Foot 5K and Half Mile Fun Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Bostic, NC Bostic

5K Open Registration5K Open RegistrationPhantom Runner Registration +1

From $30 Closed

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Strides for Survivors

Sat, Mar 13 · Cary, NC Cary

5k run5k run

Closed

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6th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K at The Hasentree Club Supporting WWP

Sat, Mar 13 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

2026 Shamrock Shuffle 5K5K

From $35 Open

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Pot of Gold 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

5K Race5K Race

From $35 Closed

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Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual

Sun, Mar 14 · Locust, NC Locust

5K5K

From $20 Open

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Viking Dash - Pinehurst, NC

Sat, Mar 20 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Viking Dash - Pinehurst - 5KViking Dash - Pinehurst - 5KViking Dash - Pinehurst - 10K +1

From $40 Closed

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Charlotte Craft Beer Half Marathon - Relay & 5 Miler

Sat, Mar 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Runner - 5 Miler5 Miler5 Miler +7

From $39.99 Open

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Crystal Coast Cancer Rehab Center 5K Run & 1 Mile Cancer Survivor Walk

Sat, Mar 27 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

1 Mile Survivor Walk1 Mile Survivor Walk5K Run +1

From $40 Open

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Coast Guard Marathon

Thu, Apr 1 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

1K Kids Fun Run1K Kids Fun Run5K +22

From $15 Closed 50 spots left

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Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Cullowhee, NC Cullowhee

5K5KHalf Marathon (No Medal Option) +2

From $25 Closed

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CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Crazy One Mile (Timed)Crazy One Mile (Timed)5K Run/Walk +7

From $10 Open 37 spots left

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North Carolina Springs Classic & The Fest

Sat, Apr 10 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

5k5k5K RUCK +9

From $40 Closed

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Glory Run 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Glory Run/Walk 5KGlory Run/Walk 5K

From $30 Closed

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Cowboy Ramble Run & Rhythm

Sat, Apr 10 · Washington, NC Washington

5K5K

From $35 Open

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Run to the Rhythm Trail 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 10 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Run to the Rhythm1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - Adaptive AthletesRun to the Rhythm1-Mile Fun Run/WalkRun to the Rhythm1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - Wheelchair/Adaptive Athletes +5

From $20 Closed

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The Landmark 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

5k Timed5k Timed

From $30 Open

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2027 Run Sunset Beach

Sat, Apr 10 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

1 MileVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +4

From $20 Open

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Haliwa-Saponi 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Hollister, NC Hollister

Haliwa-Saponi 5kHaliwa-Saponi 5k

From $25 Closed

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Harmon Field Half Marathon & Morris Fun Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Morris Fun RunMorris Fun RunHarmon Field Half Marathon +1

From $15 Closed

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Woodfin 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Woodfin, NC Woodfin

5K5K

From $25 Closed

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