5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 376 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener in Elon on September 4. North Carolina 5K races run primarily September through August.

Running Scared 5K & Monster Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Running Scared 5KVirtual 5KMonster Mile

From $19.99 Open

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

5K RunVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

5K RunVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Cary Academy 5k

Sun, Nov 1 · Cary, NC Cary

5k

From $30 Closed

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Cures for the Colors Glow Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

1-Mile Fun Run5K (Timed)5K (Untimed) +1

From $20 Open

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Hog Run at the Yadkin River

Sat, Nov 7 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k

From $15 Open

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FAM JAM 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Locust, NC Locust

FAM JAM 5K

From $25 Open

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Miles for Montagnard - 5K Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Miles for Montagnard 5K Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K

From $30 Open

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Bradford Park Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 7 · Harrisburg, NC Harrisburg

5K

From $25 Closed

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JMB Memorial Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Deep Run, NC Deep Run

Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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The Horneytown 5K - RUN for HOSPICE

Sat, Nov 7 · High Point, NC High Point

"I Don't Run, But I Support Hospice!" - 0.0 Virtual Runner5K

From $25 Open

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Sgt. Ruff's Color Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Pup Run (Fun Run)Family Bundle Pup Run (Fun Run)Family Bundle Big Dawg (5K) +2

From $40 Open

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Strides for Diabetes Awareness 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Mayodan, NC Mayodan

1 Mile5K

From $15 Closed

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Marine Corps League Semper 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Graham, NC Graham

Marine Corps League Semper 5K

From $25 Open

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Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5k

From $30 Open

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Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Concord, NC Concord

1-Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Graham, NC Graham

Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

From $30 Open

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Miles for Meals 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

5KCovenant Partner

From $29 Open

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Beaufort Bridge Run 5K & 1+ Mile Dog Strut

Sat, Nov 7 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

1+ Mile Dog Strut (untimed)Beaufort Bridge Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Charlotte Empower Walk & 5K Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K Run

From $35 Closed

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Solar Strides 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Student RegistrationVirtual Participant RegistrationSolar Strides 5K Walk and Run

From $15 Closed

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Westerwood 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Westerwood 5KWesterwood 5K - Chariot RunnerWesterwood 5K - Chariot Rider

From $0 Open

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Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education

Sun, Nov 8 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual 5K Participant5K In-Person ParticipantCommemorative T-Shirt Only

From $25 Closed

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Jodi 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Durham, NC Durham

VIRTUAL 5K Run / Walk5K Run / Walk

From $30 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

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Gold Mine River Run 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Marion, NC Marion

5K

From $20 Open

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Heart of a Lion 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Taylorsville, NC Taylorsville

Heart of a Lion

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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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Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to Prevent

Sat, Nov 14 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

5K

From $30 Open

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Harvest Hustle 5K /1 Mile Fun Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

300 Meter Dash | Ages 5 and under5KHero Hustle - Ages 6 to 12 +2

From $15 Open

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Robin Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Robin Run 5k

From $30 Closed

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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

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Hearts of Hope 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Wendell, NC Wendell

Hearts of Hope Community 5k

From $25 Closed

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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

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Little Pink LaRue Run 5KLittle Pink LaRue 5K Walk (untimed)Kids Fun Run

From $5 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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Warren Rives Heart to Heart 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · High Point, NC High Point

5KKids' Dash

From $0 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 Closing Soon

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I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Dunn, NC Dunn

5k

From $25 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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Turkey Leg 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

Turkey Leg 5K

From $20 Closed

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Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut

Sat, Nov 21 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

5K RunDIY 5KKids Fun Run

From $5 Open

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Santa Scramble 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Concord, NC Concord

5K

From $18 Closed

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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 8 spots left

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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 $20 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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