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.

Elves & Bells 5K 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · Spindale, NC Spindale

Elves & Bells 5K 2026

From $30 Open

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Gold Mine River Run 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Marion, NC Marion

5K

From $20 Closed

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I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Dunn, NC Dunn

5k

From $25 Open

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Heart of a Lion 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Taylorsville, NC Taylorsville

Heart of a Lion

From $30 Open

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5K Run / Walk for Clean Water

Sat, Nov 14 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Water Droplet 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run Walk

From $5 Open

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Warren Rives Heart to Heart 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · High Point, NC High Point

5KKids' Dash

From $0 Open

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Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to Prevent

Sat, Nov 14 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Harvest Hustle 5K /1 Mile Fun Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

300 Meter Dash | Ages 5 and underHero Hustle - Ages 6 to 125K +2

From $15 Open

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Reidsville Family YMCA Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Reidsville, NC Reidsville

1 Mile Fun Run5kVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Robin Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Robin Run 5k

From $30 Open

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Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run Presented by Echo Sierra Tactical

Sat, Nov 14 · Monroe, NC Monroe

5K Virtual RunUnion County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Glow Run 5k Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville

Sat, Nov 14 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Glow Run 1 Mile WalkGlow Run 5k

From $15 Open

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Farm City Week 5K Trail Day

Sat, Nov 14 · Hurdle Mills, NC Hurdle Mills

Farm City Week 5K Trail Day

From $40 Open

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RACE THE RUNWAY 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Greenville, NC Greenville

RACE THE RUNWAY 5K

From $40 Closed

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Miles with Mallory 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · Boone, NC Boone

Miles with Mallory 2026

From $15 Open

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Little Pink LaRue Run - Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Little Pink LaRue 5K Walk (untimed)Little Pink LaRue Run 5KKids Fun Run

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Hearts of Hope 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Hearts of Hope Community 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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St. James Elementary 10th Annual Royal Run Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Denver, NC Denver

One Mile Fun Run/WalkOne Mile Fun Run/Walk5k (Timed) +5

From $0 Open

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Loaves and Fishes and Veterans Services of the Carolinas Run for Recovery

Sat, Nov 14 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

5K Run (timed)5K Walk (untimed)

From $25 Open

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Triad GO FAR Community 5K & Fun Run Presented by Novant (Fall)

Sat, Nov 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

GO FAR 1- Mile Fun RunGO FAR 5K (CLUB MEMBERS ONLY)GO FAR 5K (NON-CLUB MEMBERS ONLY)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Blackhawk Bolt 5K & Fun Run at North Buncombe High School

Sat, Nov 14 · Weaverville, NC Weaverville

1 Mile Fun RunADULT- 5KSTAFF - 5K (Buncombe County Schools Staff) +2

From $15 Open

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The 17th Annual Durham Academy Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Durham, NC Durham

5K Run (all ages)

From $35 Open

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Faith, Miles & Memories-The David Doyle Memorial 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · North Wilkesboro, NC North Wilkesboro

Faith, Miles & Memories- The David Doyle Memorial 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Stroll Into Light

Sun, Nov 15 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Stroll into Light - ADULT- Suggested priceStroll into Light- Sponsor a Walker

From $10 Open

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Pinehurst Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

The Little Gobbler - 1 Mile Fun RunThe Pinehurst Turkey Trot 5K

From $37 Open

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Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut

Sat, Nov 21 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

5K RunKids Fun RunDIY 5K

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Sampson Shuffle

Sat, Nov 21 · Clinton, NC Clinton

Sampson Shuffle 1 MileSampson Shuffle 5KSampson Shuffle - Virtual 5K Option

From $25 Open Closing Soon 8 spots left

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Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Hampstead, NC Hampstead

KIDS SPRINT2 MILE8K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Leg 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

Turkey Leg 5K

From $20 Open

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2nd Annual Blue Comet Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Santa Scramble 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Concord, NC Concord

5K

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Our 3 Winners 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Our Three Winners 5k

From $25 Open

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RISE UP! Run Over Cancer 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

1K Fun Run5K

From $25 Closed

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FitForLiberty Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Liberty, NC Liberty

FitForLiberty Turkey Trot 5K 2026

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Keep Going; Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Gatesville, NC Gatesville

10 & under Fun RunKeep Going; Turkey Trot 5k

From $10 Open

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Fall Frenzy 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Fall Frenzy 5K

From $35 Open

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Breaking Barriers 5k Fundraiser

Sat, Nov 21 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Breaking Barriers 5k

From $35 Open

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Chestnut Grove Middle School Color Run 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · King, NC King

Chestnut Grove Middle School Color Run 5k StudentChestnut Grove Middle School Color Run 5k Adult

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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NCFC ECNL Girls Glow Run Chasing Goals, Changing Lives

Sun, Nov 22 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

NCFC ECNL Girls 5K Glow Run

From $25 Open

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Merry Fitness 5k

Sun, Nov 22 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5K

From $30 Open

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The Minutemen Muster Trot

Tue, Nov 24 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

1 Mile Walk1 Mile Run5K

From $0 Closed

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Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile 2026

Wed, Nov 25 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Beer Mile

From $48 Open

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Turkey Strut 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual 1 Mile1 MileVirtual 5K +2

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Gobble on the Green 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Cashiers, NC Cashiers

Gobble on the Green 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Cape Carteret Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

1 Mile Holiday Costume Fun Run5k Holiday Costume Fun Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Running of the Turkeys

Thu, Nov 26 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Family Fun Walk & Run (Untimed)Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk (Timed)

From $10 Open

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Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Boiling Springs, NC Boiling Springs

Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk ParticipantPhantom Runner

From $20 Open

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Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Wobble Down Front 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

1 Mile Fun Run5K Race

From $28 Open

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Laurel Park Turkey Day 5K/Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Concord, NC Concord

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/WalkShirt Only

From $20 Open

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