5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 665 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the NC Tri HFTC in Chapel Hill on March 8. North Carolina 5K races run primarily March through August.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Pups & Pastries

Sat, Sep 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun MileDoggie Dash 5K +7

From $5 Open

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LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Wilson, NC Wilson

1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)Live Life in Color 5K

From $15 Open

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Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Whispering Pines, NC Whispering Pines

Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 1-Mile Fun RunMiles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K

From $20 Open

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Sunbare Whispering 5k (Clothing Optional-Must be 18)

Sat, Sep 12 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Sunbare Whispering 5k (Clothing Optional-Must be 18)

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Love Durham Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Durham, NC Durham

5k run/walk/roll

From $35 Open

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PAL Power Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lillington, NC Lillington

PAL Power Run 5K

From $30 Open

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4th Annual 5K Suicide Awareness/Prevention Event

Sat, Sep 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual 5k5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Runway 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Runway 5k

From $30 Open

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Donate Life NC Hero Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Durham, NC Durham

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk/Roll5k Run/Walk/RollSleep In Superhero

From $20 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K13.1

From $30 Open

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I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Durham, NC Durham

I AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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2026 I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Durham, NC Durham

I AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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Hit The Brixx 10K/6K presented by Novant Health

Sat, Sep 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Kids Mile6K10K

From $19 Open

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The Salt & Sound 10k, 5k and Fun-Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Powells Point, NC Powells Point

Frog Hop 1 MilerBoardwalk Breeze 5kCattail 10k

From $15 Open

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XC Experience

Sat, Sep 19 · Rutherfordton, NC Rutherfordton

XC Experience 5k

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)

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

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Tough Oaks OCR (Obstacle Course Run)

Sat, Sep 19 · Newport, NC Newport

Open Race (untimed)Elite Heat (timed)

From $45 Closed

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Mind Over Miles 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5K Walk/RunVirtual 5K

From $22 Open

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The 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club Selma Railroad Run 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Selma, NC Selma

BGC 5K

From $25 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Corolla Ten Miler & 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Corolla, NC Corolla

5KCorolla 10 Miler

From $50 Open

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Liam Strong Charity Beach Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Liam Strong Beach Fun RunLiam Strong Beach 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Stop Drop and Roll 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Summerfield, NC Summerfield

5KSparky's Dash

From $15 Open

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14th Annual Heath Missions Run for Peru

Sat, Sep 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth5k Adult +2

From $10 Open 25 spots left

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Ovarian Cancer 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Washington, NC Washington

Virtual 5K5K

From $30 Open

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Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Wilkesboro, NC Wilkesboro

5K Timed Trail Run5K Untimed Trail Walk10K Timed Trail Run +1

From $30 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Sandhills Flyers 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Sandhills Flyers 5K

From $30 Closed

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Peter's Run 5K and The Bryant Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Robersonville (Bear Grass), NC Robersonville (Bear Grass)

The Bryant MilePeter's Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Run for Green

Sat, Sep 26 · Davidson, NC Davidson

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $35 Open

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I AM Too Sexy Virtual 5K Run/Walk

Wed, Sep 30 · Durham, NC Durham

I AM Too Sexy Virtual 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Boots and Blooms 5K

Wed, Sep 30 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual 5K5K

From $30 Open

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High Point Brat Trot 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · High Point, NC High Point

5k

From $30 Open

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Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

H4G 1-Mile Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Mission 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

1 Mile Fun RunTimed 5K

From $15 Closed

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Weekday Preschool 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Weekday Preschool 5KKIDS Fun Run

From $0 Closed

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Pink Cupcake Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Pink Cupcake Walk

From $35 Closed

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Carrboro 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Carrboro 5KCarrboro 10K

From $35 Closed

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Maddie's Miles

Sat, Oct 3 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Maddie's Miles

From $30 Closed

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Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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WoodCreek Cares Charity 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Apex, NC Apex

1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Braille Trail Walk for Independence ⠠⠇⠊⠕⠝⠎⠀⠠⠎⠻⠧⠊⠉⠑⠎

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Walk for Independence- Registration & sponsor a low vision team member to join the walk!Support Us From HomeWalk For Independence

From $25 Open

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Camp CARE Annual Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Concord, NC Concord

FUN RUNVIRTUAL 5KMEMORIAL 5K

From $20 Open

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Edenton Nut Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Edenton, NC Edenton

5k Nut Run/Walk10k Nut Run/Walk15k Nutty Challenge(10k+5k=15k)

From $35 Open

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11th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k, Durham NC

Sat, Oct 3 · Durham, NC Durham

Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - (Ostomate)Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - Individual - (Open)Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - Kids 50 Meter Dash (ages 2 - 8)

From $25 Closed

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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