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.

Greater Goldsboro Road Run - Run for a Child

Sat, Mar 28 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

1M Fun Run5K Walk5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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Mt. Hope Church 5K Run for Missions

Sat, Mar 28 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Fun Run (10 and under)5K Run/Walk Registration

From $10 Open

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HauseNation Red Oak 5k

Sat, Mar 28 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Kids 1 mile Fun Run#HauseNation5kRunWalk

From $25 Open

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Dream BIG 5K Dash

Sat, Mar 28 · Apex, NC Apex

Standard 5K Registration5K Registration + Hygiene Donation5K Dash - Virtual

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Boone, NC (13)

Sat, Mar 28 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Craft Beer Half Marathon - Relay & 5 Miler

Sat, Mar 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Runner - 5 Miler5 MilerVirtual Runner - Half Marathon +2

From $39.99 Open

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19th Annual Movin' for Community Outreach 5K Run and 10K Cycling Fun Ride

Sat, Mar 28 · Tarboro, NC Tarboro

Movin’ for the Community 5KVirtual 5K10k Fun Ride

From $25 Open

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PTI 5k/10k Run on the Runway

Sat, Mar 28 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Kids 100-Yard DashWalk to Win Against Hunger5k Run - Timed +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Superhero Dash 5K and Family Fun Run

Sat, Mar 28 · Jamestown, NC Jamestown

5KFamily Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Viking Dash - Pinehurst, NC

Sun, Mar 29 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Viking Dash - Pinehurst - 5KViking Dash - Pinehurst - 10K

From $40 Open

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Anchors Aweigh 5k!

Sun, Mar 29 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Anchors Aweigh 5K! ( T-SHIRT INCLUDED)Anchors Aweigh 5K! (NO TSHIRT)

From $10 Closed

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Blossom Together 5K Fundraiser - NCSU X UNC

Sun, Mar 29 · Cary, NC Cary

Blossom Together 5K Fundraiser - NCSU X UNC

From $30 Open

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Pirate Nurse 5K

Sun, Mar 29 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Virtual 5KIn-Person Race 5KKids' Run

From $0 Closed

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Freedom Forward Juneteenth 5K

Wed, Apr 1 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Freedom Forward Juneteenth 5K

From $45 Open

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Coast Guard Marathon

Wed, Apr 1 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

1K Kids Fun Run5KOfficial Satellite 5K: Guam +11

From $15 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Journey to Heal Ministries Hope Run

Wed, Apr 1 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 1.5 Mile1.5 MileVirtual 5K +1

From $20 Open

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Exodus Run 5K/10K

Sat, Apr 4 · Washington, NC Washington

Virtual 5K5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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The First Step 5k

Sat, Apr 4 · Grimesland, NC Grimesland

1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)5k Ruck5K

From $20 Open

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Pirate 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (14)

Sat, Apr 4 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Easter Rabbit Hop 5k

Sat, Apr 4 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Easter Rabbit 1 MileEaster Rabbit 1 Mile (Youth) 17 and underEaster Rabbit Hop 5k +1

From $5 Open 15 spots left

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (14)

Sat, Apr 4 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Crystal Coast Cancer Rehab Center 5K Run & 1 Mile Cancer Survivor Walk

Sat, Apr 4 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

1 Mile Survivor Walk5K Run

From $40 Open

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Ignite the Future 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Apr 4 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Ignite the Future 5k & Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Running For Restoration 5k

Sat, Apr 4 · Valdese, NC Valdese

5k Timed

From $35 Open

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2026 Bunny Run 5k & Festival

Sat, Apr 4 · Concord, NC Concord

Fun Run5k

From $0 Open

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Donate Life Hero Run East!

Sat, Apr 4 · Greenville, NC Greenville

1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $30 Open

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STRUTT with your MUTT 5k

Sat, Apr 4 · Magnolia, NC Magnolia

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Fun Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 4 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Crazy One Mile (Timed)5K Run/WalkHalf Marathon +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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Miracles in Motion Run, Walk or Roll 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 4 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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Wendell 5K

Sat, Apr 4 · Wendell, NC Wendell

5K

From $35 Open

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Autism Awareness Fun Walk

Sat, Apr 4 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Autism Awareness Fun Walk (Donation)

From $10 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (14)

Sat, Apr 4 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Core Sound Run

Sat, Apr 4 · Harkers Island, NC Harkers Island

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk(Untimed)5KVirtual Run +1

From $10 Open

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Egg-Cellent 5k Fun Run

Sat, Apr 4 · Cherokee, NC Cherokee

5K Fun Run

From $20 Closed

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MRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile

Tue, Apr 7 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile

From $10 Open

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Elyse's 35th 3.5 mile fun walk/run

Wed, Apr 8 · Zebulon, NC Zebulon

Elyse's 35th 3.5 mile fun walk/run

From $25 Open

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Glow For the Goal 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Apr 10 · Mooresboro, NC Mooresboro

3K5K

From $25 Open

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One in 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Apr 11 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Family Crisis Council Fun RunFamily Crisis Council One in 5K

From $10 Open

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Glory Run 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Glory Run/Walk 5K

From $30 Open

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Running for Elsie's Heart

Sat, Apr 11 · Hayesville, NC Hayesville

Running for Elsie's Heart 5K

From $35 Open

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Superheroes for Autism

Sat, Apr 11 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Fun Run-Walk5K Race10K Race

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Sarcoma Stomp

Sat, Apr 11 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

3K Walk5K RunVirtual Stomper

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (15)

Sat, Apr 11 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Pirate 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (15)

Sat, Apr 11 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Cullowhee, NC Cullowhee

5KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Purple Martin Fabulous 4 Miler

Sat, Apr 11 · Rutherfordton, NC Rutherfordton

Purple Martin Fabulous 4 Miler

From $30 Open

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2026 Burn Boot Camp North Charlotte MDA 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

2026 Burn Boot Camp North Charlotte MDA 5K

From $30 Open

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Cowboy Ramble Run & Rhythm

Sat, Apr 11 · Washington, NC Washington

5K

From $35 Open

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Rock the Run 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Dunn, NC Dunn

Rock the Run 5k

From $35 Open

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Miles for Mimosas 5K - Zimmerman Vineyards

Sat, Apr 11 · Trinity, NC Trinity

Sip & StrollVirtual 5K5K

From $30 Open

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