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.

Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

Run or Walk 5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open

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UltiMutt Race @ Tryon Resort

Sat, Apr 11 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

5k Fun Run @ 10:00am5k Fun Run @ 10:30am5k Fun Run @ 11:00am +5

From $95 Open

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Outrace The Stigma 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Outrace the Stigma 5K - VIRTUALOutrace The Stigma 5K

From $5 Open

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Miles for Matt 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Miles for Matt 5k

From $30 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (15)

Sat, Apr 11 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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The Landmark 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

5k Timed

From $30 Open

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OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

Sat, Apr 11 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

From $35 Open

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Sunset Scramble

Sat, Apr 11 · Cary, NC Cary

5KVirtual 5K10K +5

From $5 Open

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North Carolina Spring Classic & SpringsFest

Sat, Apr 11 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

5k8K16K +3

From $40 Open

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Run Sunset Beach

Sat, Apr 11 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

1 Mile5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +4

From $19 Open 60 spots left

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Running of the Bears

Sat, Apr 11 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

1 Mile Cubs Course (open to all ages)5KCommunity Festival Ticket

From $15 Open

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Sledgehammer Beach Run

Sat, Apr 11 · N Topsail Beach, NC N Topsail Beach

Sledgehammer 5k Virtual RaceSledgehammer 5k Beach RunSledgehammer 10k Virtual Race +3

From $20 Open

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Run for Malawi

Sat, Apr 11 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

5K RaceVirtual 5K Run

From $40 Open

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Wingman Foundation Coastal Carolina Memorial 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · New Bern, NC New Bern

1 Mile5KVirtual Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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IJM Race 2 Restore

Sat, Apr 11 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

IJM Race 2 Restore

From $10 Closed

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ZTA's 37th Annual Franklin 5K

Sun, Apr 12 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Franklin 5K

From $25 Open

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We Run for Autism 5k

Sun, Apr 12 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

We Run for Autism 5k

From $32 Open

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Pig Pounder Brewery 5k

Sun, Apr 12 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5K - Under 215K - Chariot Rider5K - Chariot Runner +3

From $0 Open

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$5K - April

Tue, Apr 14 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

$5K - April

From $5 Open

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No Boundaries 5K Training Spring 2026

Tue, Apr 14 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

No Boundaries Spring 2026 5K Training

From $99 Open Closing Soon

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Bengal Dash

Sat, Apr 18 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Kids' 1-Mile Obstacle Course Fun Run5K for GDS Teachers & Staff Only5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Run 5 Feed 5 - 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Archdale, NC Archdale

Virtual 5K5K Run/WalkVolunteer

From $0 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 18 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 18 · Ocracoke, NC Ocracoke

Virtual 5K5K10K +2

From $35 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Trellis Hope Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

5K Untimed5K TimedProud in the Crowd

Closed

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Parks & Paws 5K Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Washington, NC Washington

5K

From $35 Open

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Haliwa-Saponi 5k

Sat, Apr 18 · Hollister, NC Hollister

Haliwa-Saponi 5k

From $25 Open

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Belmont Classic 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Belmont, NC Belmont

1 Mile Fun RunBelmont Classic 5K

From $15 Open

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The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Kinston, NC Kinston

1 Mile Walk4Life5K - Untimed5K - Timed

From $20 Open

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Isaiah 40:31 Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Erwin, NC Erwin

1 Mile Color RunBundle - 1 Mile Color Run and 100 Yard Dash5K +3

From $5 Open

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Healthy Soles 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Healthy Soles 5K

From $30 Open

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Pirate 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 18 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Rise & Run 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Southern Pines, NC Southern Pines

Kids Fun Run (10 & Under)5K Trail Run

From $22 Open

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Brighter Together Color Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Fun Run5K

From $30 Open

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The Brian Battle Foundation Presents: Still Standing 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K

From $30 Open

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West Rowan Bible Teaching Association 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Cleveland, NC Cleveland

Fun Run5K Run / Walk

From $15 Open

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23rd Annual Carrie Shoemaker 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Durham, NC Durham

5K Run

From $20 Open

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Miles for Missions 5k

Sat, Apr 18 · Hayesville, NC Hayesville

Miles for Missions 5K Fun Run & Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Willie Stargell 5K Road Race Presented by nCino

Sat, Apr 18 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5K5K Virtual

From $30 Open

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Band on the Run 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Reidsville, NC Reidsville

1 Mile Fun RunBand on the Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Charity Chase 5KCharity Chase Half Marathon

From $25 Open

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Reach, Rally, & Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Fun MileVirtual Fun Mile5K +5

From $5 Open

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Family First 5k (Trail Run)

Sat, Apr 18 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Family Fun WalkTimed 5k

From $23 Closed

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St. Mary Goldsboro ANCHORS YOUTH MINISTRY 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

5K Walk/Run

From $10 Open

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3rd Annual Beaufort Beer Mile Fundraiser

Sat, Apr 18 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

The Third Annual Periwinkle Beer Mile

From $40 Open

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Run the Wave

Sat, Apr 18 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Ashbrook Foundation 1 mile Fun WalkAshbrook Foundation 5k Trail Race

From $30 Open

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Pirate 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 18 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge - Durham, NC

Sat, Apr 18 · Durham, NC Durham

FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge

From $30 Open

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Break the Silence 5k

Sun, Apr 19 · Cary, NC Cary

5K Run and Walk

From $35 Open

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