5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 594 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Mebane Dogwood Festival Family 5K in Mebane on April 24. North Carolina 5K races run primarily April through August.

AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M

Sat, May 2 · Henderson, NC Henderson

AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5KAIMHigh-Keep Pressing 10KAIMHigh-Keep Pressing 13.1M +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Summit Coffee Spartan 5K

Sat, May 2 · Davidson, NC Davidson

5K - May 2nd, 20265K Student - May 2nd, 2026

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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5th Annual Bearcat Pride 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Wadesboro, NC Wadesboro

Bearcat Pride 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Miles Cupcake 5k and Fun Run 2026

Sat, May 2 · Manteo, NC Manteo

Miles Cupcake Fun RunMiles Cupcake 5K VirtualMiles Cupcake 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Timmy Belcher Memorial: Rainbow Kidz Run

Sat, May 2 · Statesville, NC Statesville

5k10kVirtual Participant

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Attention Milers: The ENC Sixteen Hundred Meter Championships (Middle and High School)

Sat, May 2 · Havelock, NC Havelock

1600m Races

From $0 Closed

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Mulberry Stampede 5K

Sat, May 2 · North Wilkesboro, NC North Wilkesboro

Mulberry Stampede 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Fiddlin' 5k Run/Walk for the Arts

Sat, May 2 · Mars Hill, NC Mars Hill

Fiddlin' 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Cara Hunt Memorial 5K

Sat, May 2 · Fairmont, NC Fairmont

Fun Run5k

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B.E Fast for Carteret County Stroke Recovery

Sat, May 2 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

1 Mile Stroke Recovery Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Burnsville Fit Families 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Burnsville, NC Burnsville

5K Run/Walk

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Cameron's Run For Hope

Sat, May 2 · Indian Trail, NC Indian Trail

Cameron's Run For Hope

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Cardinal Color Run

Sat, May 2 · Monroe, NC Monroe

5K - Age 13+5k - Stroller Participant with t-shirt5K - Age 12 and under

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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5k for 5p-

Sat, May 2 · Pikeville, NC Pikeville

5k for 5p-

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Carolina Strawberry Festival 5K

Sat, May 2 · Wallace, NC Wallace

Strawberry Jam - 1 Mile Fun RunStrawberry Festival 5K Walk OR Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Roots & Routes 5K at the Mills

Sat, May 2 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K Trail Race

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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The Derby Run in Memory of Justin Lopes Presented by A.S.A.P. Personal Training

Sat, May 2 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

1 Mile5K10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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SAMURAI SPRINT 5K AND DOJO DASH FUN RUN

Sat, May 2 · Newton, NC Newton

Dojo Dash Fun RunSamurai Sprint 5KT Shirt Only

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Garmin Marathon Durham

Sat, May 2 · Durham, NC Durham

Garmin Marathon Durham – 5KGarmin Marathon Durham – 10KGarmin Marathon Durham – Half-Marathon +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Holland 5K

Sat, May 2 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

Fun RunSpirit Runner (No Race, Just Swag)5K Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (18)

Sat, May 2 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

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May The Course Be With You

Sat, May 2 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Mental Health Mile5K Race10K Race

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Davie County Young Life 5K

Sat, May 2 · Mocksville, NC Mocksville

Davie County Young Life 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Stingray Stride 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5K5K - Family Members (3 or More)

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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The Katie Bunch Memorial 5k Run Walk

Sat, May 2 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

The Katie Bunch Memorial 5K Run/WalkThe Katie Bunch Memorial 5k Run Walk KidsAHS Students +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Racing for Rescues

Sun, May 3 · Cary, NC Cary

Racing for Rescues 2026

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Racing for Rescues

Sun, May 3 · Cary, NC Cary

Fun walk (dog-friendly)Timed 5K with dogsTimed 5K without dogs

Closed

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MRT 2026 8k

Tue, May 5 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Fun RunMRT 2026 8k (Youth)MRT 2026 8k

From $5.55 Open Closing Soon

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WILMA Dash

Thu, May 7 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K5K Virtual

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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China Grove 5K Main Street Challenge

Fri, May 8 · China Grove, NC China Grove

5K ChallengeTot Trot (200 Meters)Fun Run (1/2 Mile)

From $10 Open

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Light The Way 5K

Fri, May 8 · Hudson, NC Hudson

Light The Way 5KLight The Way Fitness Walk/Stroll

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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NGMS 5k & 1 Mile Color Run

Fri, May 8 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

1 Mile Walk/Run5kFamily Fun & Fitness T-shirt

From $10 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (19)

Sat, May 9 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Hmong Heritage Run 5K

Sat, May 9 · Vale, NC Vale

1-Mile Family Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Shelby Sprint 5K

Sat, May 9 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Kids Fun Run5K Run/WalkPhantom Runner

From $20 Open

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Elm Street Athletic Festival

Sat, May 9 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Brain Tumor Survivors, Healers and Heroes Mile Walk - Friend or FamilyVirtual Brain Tumor Survivors, Healers and Heroes Mile Walk - Friend or FamilyVirtual Brain Tumor Survivors, Healers and Heroes Mile Walk - Survivors +9

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Nags Head Woods 5K

Sat, May 9 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

1-Mile Walk5KFun Run

From $30 Open

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Bloom & Zoom

Sat, May 9 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun Mile5K +5

From $5 Open

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Cherokee Choices Mother's Day 5K

Sat, May 9 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (19)

Sat, May 9 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Parkinson's Beat It 5K

Sat, May 9 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5K

From $30 Open

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Kids and Cops: Glow Run

Sat, May 9 · Edenton, NC Edenton

5K

From $20 Open

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Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon

Sat, May 9 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

10:30 AM Start8:30 AM Start10:00 AM Start +3

From $30 Open 10 spots left

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Run the Branch 5k

Sat, May 9 · Clayton, NC Clayton

5kTot Trot (Ages 6 & under)

From $0 Open 32 spots left

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Surf City Fitness Race to the Coast 5K

Sat, May 9 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Race to the Coast 5K

From $26 Open

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LOGGERHEAD LIFTOFF BEACH RUN

Sat, May 9 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

5K

From $40 Open

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The ROCC Sunnyside Ministry 5K

Sat, May 9 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

The ROCC Sunnyside Ministry 5K

From $20 Open

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Luau 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (19)

Sat, May 9 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Dirty 30: Earn Your Cake

Sat, May 9 · Apex, NC Apex

Open

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Cornelius Small Business 5K Stroll

Sat, May 9 · Cornelius, NC Cornelius

Cornelius Small Business 5K StrollVirtual Small Business 5K Stroll - May 9, 2026

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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