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.

Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The 4 Day Movement Path to the PORTAL 8K, 4K Run/Walk + .4K Kids Run!

Sat, Dec 5 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

4K Run Walk8K Run.4K Kids Run (by any size donation)

From $0 Open

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Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Locust, NC Locust

Locust #Elfie 5K

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (50)

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

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Fortnight Before Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 5K +5

From $5 Open

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Dirty Santa Trail Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Trail Run

From $45 Closed

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SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!

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

1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Santa Dash 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville & Orthopaedics East

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, NC Greenville

1 Mile WalkSanta Dash 5k

From $15 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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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 Winston-Salem, NC (51)

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

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic

Sat, Dec 19 · Statesville, NC Statesville

5KHalf Marathon5K Ruck +2

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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JKL AERO 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

JKL AERO 5K

From $0.01 Closed

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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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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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Beat the Bridge 10k/5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Beat the Bridge 5kBeat the Bridge 10kBeat the Bridge Virtual 10k +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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Run Oak Island

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

Virtual 1 Mile1 Miler5K Run/Walk +33

From $20 Open

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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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Run Oak Island 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

1 Miler5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +35

From $19 Closed

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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

5KVirtual 5K5K +13

From $20 Open 6 spots left

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MRT 2026 4Mile

Sun, Mar 17 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 4Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 4Mile

From $8 Closed

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MRT 2026 5k

Sun, May 5 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 5kMRT 2026 5k (Youth)

From $8 Closed

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MRT 2026 5k

Sun, May 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 5kMRT 2026 5k (Youth)

From $8 Closed

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MRT 2026 1 Mile

Sun, Aug 18 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 1 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 1 Mile

From $8 Closed 15 spots left

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