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.

Run to the Rhythm Trail 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Run to the Rhythm1-Mile Fun Run/WalkRun to the Rhythm Trail 5k

From $20 Open

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License to Fly 5k

Sat, May 9 · Coats, NC Coats

5k

From $25 Open

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$5K - May

Tue, May 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

$5K - May

From $5 Open

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New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Fri, May 15 · Todd, NC Todd

New River 5KNew River Half MarathonNew River Marathon +2

From $28 Open

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HEROES 5K Run - Fun Walk & Pancake Breakfast

Sat, May 16 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Defender Sponsorship Runner (inc. name on banner)5k Non-Timed Run/Walk5k Timed Run +1

From $25 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (20)

Sat, May 16 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Luau 5K & 13.1 at Raleigh, NC (20)

Sat, May 16 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Amanda's Race 5k

Sat, May 16 · Wilson, NC Wilson

5K

From $30 Open

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ED DUPREE 5K

Sat, May 16 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Fun Run (1/2m for ages 10 and under)5K

From $10 Open

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HOLLA! 5K

Sat, May 16 · Morven, NC Morven

HOLLA!’s ‘Our Giving Tree’ 5K

From $20 Open

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Luau 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (20)

Sat, May 16 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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5K SUMMER CELEBRATION

Sat, May 16 · Cornelius, NC Cornelius

5K SUMMER CELEBRATION

From $30 Open

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T1D Summer Kickoff 5K

Sat, May 16 · Durham, NC Durham

Stronger Together: T1D Summer Kickoff

From $10 Open

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Miles for Music

Sat, May 16 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Martin County Arts Council Color Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Williamston, NC Williamston

5K Walk (Untimed)5K Run (Timed)

From $25 Open

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NC Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run & 1 Mile Walk)

Sat, May 16 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

North Carolina Potato Festival Tater Tot Trot (1 Mile Fun Walk/Run)North Carolina Potato Festival Tater Trot (5K Run & 1 Mile Walk)

From $30 Closed

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Debbie Hobart Memorial Run 5K

Sat, May 16 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5k*

Closed

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MAD DASH

Sat, May 16 · Conover, NC Conover

5KKid's Fun RunMad Dash Challenge [300 m Swim, 10 Obstacles Challenge Course, 5K Run]

From $0 Closed

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Farmville 5k & Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Farmville, NC Farmville

Fun Run5KRuck 5K

From $20 Open

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YMCA EmergeOrtho 5K

Sat, May 16 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

In-person 5kRun Buddy RegistrationStudent/Coach GOTR and STRIDE

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Be The One Run

Sat, May 16 · Broadway, NC Broadway

Be The One 5KBe The One 10K

From $35 Open

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Lookin For A Cure Raleigh/Durham

Sat, May 16 · Durham, NC Durham

Lookin' For A Cure 5KVirtual Lookin' For A Cure 5K

From $25 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (20)

Sat, May 16 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Adopt Don't Stop 5K!

Sat, May 16 · Burlington, NC Burlington

In Person Adopt Don't Stop 5K!Virtual Adopt Don't Stop 5K!

From $30 Open

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Five Points 5k

Sat, May 16 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K - Untimed5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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YMCA Chevy Shuffle 5k presented by Marine Chevrolet

Sat, May 16 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5K

From $35 Open

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Tackle the Tar

Sat, May 16 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Kid's Fun RunCompetitive Heat 2Competitive +7

Closed

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Triad GO FAR Community 5K & Fun Run Presented by Novant (Spring 2026)

Sat, May 16 · High Point, NC High Point

GO FAR- Run the Course, Feel the Force presented by Novant (GO FAR Club Member Fun Run ONLY)GO FAR- Run the Course, Feel the Force presented by Novant (Community Runners Fun Run ONLY)GO FAR- Run the Course, Feel the Force presented by Novant (Fun Run + Caroline Core Match Ticket) +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Summerhouse Make-A-Wish Spring Fling 2026

Sun, May 17 · Holly Ridge, NC Holly Ridge

Summerhouse Make-A-Wish Spring Fling 2026 5kSummerhouse Make-A-Wish Spring Fling 2026 10k IndividualSummerhouse Make-A-Wish Spring Fling 2026 VOLUNTEER! +1

From $0 Open

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Biltmore Kiwanis Classic

Sun, May 17 · Asheville, NC Asheville

5kVirtual Runner15k

From $60 Open

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NC Fossil Fest 5K

Sun, May 17 · Aurora, NC Aurora

Virtual 5KNC Fossil Fest 5K - In Person

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Charlotte, NC

Sun, May 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Adult RegistrationTeen Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & Under +2

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series May 20, 2026

Wed, May 20 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (21)

Sat, May 23 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Chillin' to the Bare Bones Ice Cream 5K & Fun Run - Presented by Cathy Griffin, Century 21 Towne & Country

Sat, May 23 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Fun Run5K Run / Walk

From $10 Open

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Run to Remember

Sat, May 23 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 2 Mile2 MileVirtual 4 Mile +5

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Stony Mountain Vineyard 5K

Sat, May 23 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

5K Run/Walk - No Shirt5K Run/Walk - With Shirt

From $15 Open Closing Soon 70 spots left

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8th Annual Beautiful Feet 5K/10K

Sat, May 23 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Beautiful Feet 5KBeautiful Feet 10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon 45 spots left

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Memorial Day 5k

Sat, May 23 · Siler City, NC Siler City

5k

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Hope Mills, NC

Sat, May 23 · Hope Mills, NC Hope Mills

First Responders & Military RegistrationAdult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (21)

Sat, May 23 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Positive Pathways Mental Health Awareness 5k

Sat, May 23 · Morganton, NC Morganton

5k Run (Timed)5k Non Timed Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Sunset River Run

Sat, May 23 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Sunset River Run 5KKids Fun Run Presented By Quest 4 Life

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Chris Lockett Memorial Run

Sun, May 24 · Murphy, NC Murphy

Sgt Christopher Lockett virtual raceSgt Christopher Lockett Memorial Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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TCTC Summer Track Series

Wed, May 27 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Summer Track Series #3Summer Track Series #2Summer Track Series #4

From $0 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series May 27, 2026

Wed, May 27 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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ECU Oral Cancer 5k

Sat, May 30 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Beacon of Hope for ALS

Sat, May 30 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

3K Run/Walk & Health Fair

From $30 Open

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"JEREMIAH HOUSE OF HOPE 5K"

Sat, May 30 · Aberdeen, NC Aberdeen

"JEREMIAH HOUSE OF HOPE" 5K Fun Run

From $40 Open

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5K Walk to SOAR

Sat, May 30 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Kids Fun Run5K Walk to SOAR

From $15 Open

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