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.

Trophy Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5k

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Gobble Gobble 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Locust, NC Locust

Gobble Gobble 5K

From $0 Open

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Asheville Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun RunAsheville Turkey Trot 5k

From $20 Open

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Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Ocracoke, NC Ocracoke

5K Turkey TrotVirtual 5K Turkey Trot

From $35 Closed 20 spots left

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Goldsboro Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K- Timed

From $25 Open

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ACC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run benefiting the David N. Levinson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Thu, Nov 26 · Spring Lake, NC Spring Lake

ACC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run

From $35 Open

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The OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

The OBX Gobbler Fun RunThe OBX Gobbler 5K

From $10 Open

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Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Little Turkeys Fun Run/Walk (All Ages)Cold Turkey 5K (Not Timed)Cold Turkey 5K

From $20 Open

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Burn North Charlotte 7th Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Burn North Charlotte 7th Annual Turkey Trot 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Garner, NC Garner

1 Mile Fun Run5KVirtual 5K

From $15 Open

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Chick-fil-A Flowers Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Clayton, NC Clayton

5k Run

From $10 Open

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2026 Davidson Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Davidson, NC Davidson

5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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NorthStone Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

5k Timed Run/WalkKids Fun Run with Shirt

From $12 Open

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Lexington Early Bird 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Lexington, NC Lexington

3k (Untimed, no shirt, food donation)3k (Timed w/Race Shirt)5k (Timed w/Race Shirt) +1

From $0 Closed

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19th Annual Butterball 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Butterball 5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open

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OBX 2026 TURKEY TROT

Thu, Nov 26 · Southern Shores, NC Southern Shores

OBX Trot Childrens 1/2 -Mile Fun RunOBX Trot 1-Mile Run/WalkOBX Trot 5K Virtual +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Louisburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisburg, NC Louisburg

5K

From $25 Open

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Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile1/4 Mile Fun Run 10 & Under5k

From $30 Open

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Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5K

From $35 Open

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2026 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Carolina Designs Realty

Thu, Nov 26 · DUCK, NC DUCK

2026 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Carolina Designs Realty

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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Flowers Stampede 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Clayton, NC Clayton

5k RunKids 5K – FREE (13 & under)Fun Run +1

From $0 Open

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Onslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

OCO Giblet 1 MilerOCO Turkey Trot 5K"ish"Extra Servings Challenge - 5K"ish" & GIblet 1-Miler

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Beau's Buddies Turkey Trot for Tots

Thu, Nov 26 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5KFamily Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Harris Teeter 1 MileCPI Security 5KCPI Security 8K

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Leesville Community Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Leesville Community Turkey Trot 5K

From $20 Closed

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GRIT Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

GRIT Turkey Trot 5K

From $30 Open

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Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Black Mountain, NC Black Mountain

Wishbone 1 MilerVirtual 5k/ No live participationTurkey Trot 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

2026 University City Turkey Trot Fun Run2026 University City Turkey Trot

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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15th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K and Puppy Drum Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Hatteras, NC Hatteras

15th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K

From $40 Open

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15th Annual Old North State 5K Turkey Trot Run

Thu, Nov 26 · New London, NC New London

5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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A.M.Y. Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

1-Mile Fun RunA.M.Y. Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County Turkey Trot 5KSpirit Runner (Just Swag, No Running)

From $15 Open

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Hendersonville's 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Hendersonville, NC Hendersonville

Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run

From $28 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Dash Charlotte

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk4-Mile Run/Walk

From $23 Open Closing Soon

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Brooks South XC Championships

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Youth Race 3K (Ages 10 and Under)Youth Race 3K (Ages 11-12)Fleet Feet Boys Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12) +6

From $45 Open

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ChristmasTown 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · McAdenville, NC McAdenville

ChristmasTown 5K Reserved Entry2026 ChristmasTown 5K

From $50 Open

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Vision of Hope 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Kenly, NC Kenly

5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cape Fear Christmas Wine Run 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Volunteer 7:30am-9:00am and Run5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Run The Fort

Sat, Nov 28 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Kid's First Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

1 Mile Family Fun RunTurkey Trot 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Jingle Bell Trot

Thu, Dec 3 · Trent Woods, NC Trent Woods

5K5K Bangert Students/StaffFun Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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The Center for Women's 21st Annual 5K Reindeer Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Brevard, NC Brevard

The Center for Women's 21st Annual 5K Reindeer Run

From $27 Open

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3rd Annual Santa Beach Run/Walk at Atlantic Beach, N.C.

Sat, Dec 5 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

Kids Reindeer Dash (12 years and under)3rd Annual Santa Beach Run/WalkStudent Run/Walk (12-18 years)

From $0 Open

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Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction

Sat, Dec 5 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Into the Woods 5KSleeping In: Support the event and get the tshirt without having to get out of bed!

From $30 Closed

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Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Jamestown, NC Jamestown

1 Mile Fun Run5k Run, Walk, or Romp5k - "No Frills" Package +2

From $12 Open

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Rise Run For Missions

Sat, Dec 5 · Nashville, NC Nashville

1 Mile - Kids Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Robeson County Holiday 5k and Fun Mile

Sat, Dec 5 · Lumberton, NC Lumberton

Robeson County Holiday 5K

From $25 Open

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Randolph County Young Life Winter Sprinter 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Kid's Discount (16 years old and under)5k Run5k Dog Jog

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Jingle All the Way 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Mint Hill, NC Mint Hill

Jingle All the Way 5K

From $25 Open

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White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC

Sat, Dec 5 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

FUN RUN

From $15 Open

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Jingle Bell Jaunt Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Mount Gilead, NC Mount Gilead

Jingle Bell Jaunt 1.5 MileJingle Bell Jaunt 5k

From $25 Open

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