5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 343 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Running Down a Cure 5k Run in Cherry Point on October 23. North Carolina 5K races run primarily October through August.

Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival

Sat, Oct 31 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Day of the Dead 5k

Closed

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Bertie Spectacular 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Windsor, NC Windsor

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Amberly Sugar Rush

Sat, Oct 31 · Cary, NC Cary

Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 3 Mile +5

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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The Park CDC 5K Domestic Violence Awareness RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Couples 5KVirtual Runner5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Pirates vs. Cancer Scare-O-Way Cancer 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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ATD 5K for Heroes

Sat, Oct 31 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

FSC AssociateRemote and Field ATD AssociateFSC Friends and Family +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Running Scared 5K & Monster Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Running Scared 5KVirtual 5KMonster Mile

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

5K RunVirtual 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Your Life 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Tarboro, NC Tarboro

Fun Run5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

Virtual 5K5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Faster Than Pastor 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Clayton, NC Clayton

5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hunter's 5K Your Way

Sat, Oct 31 · Linwood, NC Linwood

Hunter's 5K Your Way

From $26 Open

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Pirate Radio Game Day Run Club Presented by Fleet Feet

Sat, Oct 31 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Game Day Run Club - 5k

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Mash Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Boo the Stigma 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Boo the Stigma 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Fun Run/Walk - Untimed5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Bulldog 5K Run and Costume Dash

Sat, Oct 31 · Winterville, NC Winterville

Bulldog 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Compass Pointe 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Leland, NC Leland

Virtual 5K5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Ghost & Goblins Beer Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Hope Mills, NC Hope Mills

Ghost & Goblins Beer Mile

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Trantham Tot Trot

Sun, Nov 1 · Brevard, NC Brevard

The Tiny Tot Trot 1KVirtual Trantham Tot Trot 5kTrantham Tot Trot 5K

From $10 Open

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Cary Academy 5k

Sun, Nov 1 · Cary, NC Cary

5k

From $30 Open

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Cures for the Colors Glow Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

1-Mile Fun RunVirtual 5k5K (Timed) +1

From $20 Open

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Miles for Montagnard - 5K Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Miles for Montagnard 5K Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K

From $30 Open

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Bradford Park Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 7 · Harrisburg, NC Harrisburg

5K

From $25 Closed

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Run for 100‑4‑HOPE 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Mocksville, NC Mocksville

Run for 100‑4‑HOPE 5K

From $35 Open

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Beyond Words Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

5K Run

From $25 Closed

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The Horneytown 5K - RUN for HOSPICE

Sat, Nov 7 · High Point, NC High Point

"I Don't Run, But I Support Hospice!" - 0.0 Virtual Runner5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sgt. Ruff's Color Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Family Bundle Pup Run (Fun Run)Pup Run (Fun Run)VIP Big Dawg (5k) +2

From $40 Open

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JMB Memorial Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Deep Run, NC Deep Run

Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Marine Corps League Semper 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Graham, NC Graham

Marine Corps League Semper 5K

From $25 Closed

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Veterans 5K - Run for the Brave

Sat, Nov 7 · Benson, NC Benson

5K

From $25 Open

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Not Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM

Sat, Nov 7 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Not Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / MembersDOUBLES...Not Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / MembersNot Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / Non-Members +1

From $25 Open

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Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Graham, NC Graham

Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

From $30 Open

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Strides for Diabetes Awareness 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Mayodan, NC Mayodan

1 Mile5K

From $15 Closed

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Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5k

From $30 Open

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FAM JAM 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Locust, NC Locust

FAM JAM 5K

From $25 Open

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Beaufort Bridge Run 5K & 1+ Mile Dog Strut

Sat, Nov 7 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

1+ Mile Dog Strut (untimed)Beaufort Bridge Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Franklin All Nighter

Sat, Nov 7 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Franklin All Nighter - All Night Run for Mental Health

From $35 Open

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UNCW I Am CHHS 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K - Virtual5K Virtual - UNCW Student5K +1

From $5 Open

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Miles for Meals 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

5KCovenant Partner

From $29 Open

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Charlotte Empower Walk & 5K Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K Run

From $35 Closed

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Hog Run at the Yadkin River

Sat, Nov 7 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k

From $20 Open

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Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Concord, NC Concord

1-Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Conquer the Coaster 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Bostic, NC Bostic

5K OpenSleeping But Supporting

From $30 Open

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Solar Strides 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Solar Strides 5K Walk and RunVirtual Participant RegistrationStudent Registration

From $15 Closed

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Westerwood 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Westerwood 5K - Chariot RiderWesterwood 5KWesterwood 5K - Chariot Runner

From $0 Open

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Jodi 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Durham, NC Durham

VIRTUAL 5K Run / Walk5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open

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Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education

Sun, Nov 8 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual 5K Participant5K In-Person ParticipantCommemorative T-Shirt Only

From $25 Open

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Uptown Hounds 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Uptown Hounds 5KUptown Hounds Fun Run

From $15 Open

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