5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 370 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener in Elon on September 4. North Carolina 5K races run primarily September through August.

Run For The Pils 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Concord, NC Concord

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Fishy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Hatteras, NC Hatteras

2026 Fishy 5K

From $40 Open

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Where the Wild Things Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Denton, NC Denton

Where the Wild Things Run 5K

From $30 Open

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Wilson Doughnut Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Wilson Doughnut Run or Run/Walk 5k

From $45 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Swansboro, NC

Sat, Sep 19 · Swansboro, NC Swansboro

First Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +2

From $5 Open

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Kids Mile6K10K

From $19 Closed

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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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The Roanoke Canal 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Roanoke Rapids, NC Roanoke Rapids

5K1/2 Mile Fun Walk

From $10 Open

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Blue Ridge Conservancy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Blowing Rock, NC Blowing Rock

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Stars, Stripes, and Strides 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Monroe, NC Monroe

5K Run and Walk

From $30 Closed

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XC Experience

Sat, Sep 19 · Rutherfordton, NC Rutherfordton

XC Experience 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Mind Over Miles 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5K5K Walk/Run

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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Faith in Motion

Sat, Sep 19 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Fun Run5KVirtual 5K

From $10 Open

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Faith in Motion

Sat, Sep 19 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Fun Run5KVirtual 5K

From $10 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 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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H.O.P.E. Clinic 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Burlington, NC Burlington

HOPE 5k

From $40 Closed

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OBX GO FAR 2026 FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Mon, Sep 21 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

OBX GO FAR 1 Mile Fun Run Program Fall 2026OBX GO FAR 5K Program Fall 2026

From $48 Open Closing Soon

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Rhino Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Dallas, NC Dallas

2K (no additional fees)5K (no additional fees)

From $20 Open

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Jace's 5K on the Runway 1K Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · New London, NC New London

Jace's 5k on the Runway, Fun Run, Kids Run, Walk

From $25 Open

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NCVAN 14th Annual Know Hope 5K Walk Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Garner, NC Garner

Virtual 5K5K

From $30 Open

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Wagfest Leashes and Laces 2 Mile Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

6-Legs Division (Hooman + Pupper)2-Legs Division (Hooman Only)

From $30 Open

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Sandhills Flyers 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Sandhills Flyers 5K

From $30 Open

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14th Annual Heath Missions Run for Peru

Sat, Sep 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult5k Adult +2

From $10 Open 25 spots left

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4th Annual Mental Health Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Lumberton, NC Lumberton

4th Annual Mental Health Awareness 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Ovarian Cancer 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Washington, NC Washington

Virtual 5K5KAdmission (No 5K, but includes a beverage and t-shirt)

From $25 Open

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Yetis 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Yetis 5K

From $30 Open

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Sisters in the Fight 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Fun Run (10 & Under)5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Dr. Kelsea Monet Randolph Memorial Sickle Cell Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Kannapolis, NC Kannapolis

Dr. KMR Memorial Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run

From $25 Closed

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Jace's 5k on the Runway for Warrior Jace Thompson

Sat, Sep 26 · New London, NC New London

1k WalkVirtual 5kJace's 5k

From $25 Open

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Run For The Hills 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

5k Timed

From $35 Open

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She ROCKS Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1.5 Mile Virtual1.5 Mile Fun Run5K +1

From $20 Open

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Downtown Greenway Run & Block Party

Sat, Sep 26 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

1-Mile4-Mile

From $20 Open

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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 Closing Soon

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"JJ5K"

Sat, Sep 26 · Stanley, NC Stanley

1 Mile Walk5k Timed Run5k Walk (Non Timed)

From $10 Open

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Mountain Heritage Days 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Cullowhee, NC Cullowhee

Mountain Heritage Days 5K

From $20 Closed

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11th Annual Shea's Chase 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Smiles For Miles Fun Run - All Ages1 Mile Run in Honor of Amanda Ireland Ward5k Run/Walk College Student11th Annual Shea's Chase 5k Run/Walk +4

From $15 Open

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Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Oxford, NC Oxford

Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival 5 km Run Walk (Men)Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival 5 km Run Walk (Women)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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New Bern Beer Mile 2026

Sun, Sep 27 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Individual Beer Mile2-person Relay Beer Mile

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Stead Tread 5k

Sun, Sep 27 · Durham, NC Durham

5K

From $35 Open

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Cleft Palate Gallop 5K and Fun Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Fun Walk5K Run

From $25 Closed

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Kids Run Durham

Sun, Sep 27 · Durham, NC Durham

Kids Run Durham - Spring 2026 - 4:00pm STARTKids Run Durham - Fall 2026 - 4:00pm STARTKids Run Durham - Spring 2026 - 3:00pm START +1

From $60 Closed 75 spots left

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Recess at the Lake 5K and 1 Mile

Sun, Sep 27 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 MILE5K

From $30 Open

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Fight the Flame 5k and 1k Family Roll & Stroll

Sun, Sep 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

1k Family Roll & StrollFight The Flame 5kVirtual Walker

From $20 Open

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7th Annual Hannah's Heroes of NC Glow Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Washington, NC Washington

1 MileVirtual 1 Mile5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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 Open

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Boots and Blooms 5K

Thu, Oct 1 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual 5K5K

From $30 Open

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Lacing Up for Cancer Care 5k & 1mile run/walk & rock

Sat, Oct 3 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Run/Walk (untimed)5k Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk (t-shirt at an additional cost) +1

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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Belwood Run For Hunger

Sat, Oct 3 · Lawndale, NC Lawndale

5K

From $20 Open

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Run for the LAMB Foundation

Sat, Oct 3 · Morganton, NC Morganton

One Mile Fun RunRun for the LAMB Foundation

From $15 Open

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