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.

Kids Run Durham

Sun, Apr 19 · Durham, NC Durham

Kids Run Durham - Spring 2026 - 3:00pm STARTKids Run Durham - Spring 2026 - 4:00pm START

From $60 Open 75 spots left

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Race for the Planet

Sun, Apr 19 · Kure Beach, NC Kure Beach

Run for the Planet 5KRun for the Planet VIRTUAL 5K1 Mile Fun Run (Not Timed)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Phi Delta Theta 5k for ALS

Sun, Apr 19 · Boone, NC Boone

Phi Delta Theta 5k for ALS

From $20 Closed

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UNC CPALS 5th Annual Golden Heroes 5k

Sun, Apr 19 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

5K

From $20 Open

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3rd Annual Parkinson's Awareness Walk

Sun, Apr 19 · Southern Pines, NC Southern Pines

1 Mile Family Fun Walk

From $30 Open

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9th Annual Lions Club Vision 5k

Tue, Apr 21 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Vision Walk5kVirtual Runner

From $15 Open

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2026 Socks & Undie 5k Rundie - Durham County

Fri, Apr 24 · Durham, NC Durham

5K Rundie - Timed5K Rundie - Virtual Race -Run/Walk5K Rundie - Non-Timed +1

From $15 Open

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Mebane Dogwood Festival Family 5K

Fri, Apr 24 · Mebane, NC Mebane

5K Run/WalkDogwood Dash (FREE Kids Fun Run)

From $0 Open

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2026 Socks & Undie 5k Rundie - Wake County

Fri, Apr 24 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K Rundie - Virtual Race -Run/Walk5K Rundie - Timed5K Rundie - Non-Timed +1

From $15 Open

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Blue Heaven Trail Fest

Fri, Apr 24 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Sunrise 4 MilerSunset 4 MilerSunset to Sunrise Challenge +3

From $45 Open

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GCA Charge Ahead 5K and Relay/Ruck

Sat, Apr 25 · Burlington, NC Burlington

5K - Solo5K - 2-5 person relay5K - Ruck

From $25 Open

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Gator Festival 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Lake Waccamaw, NC Lake Waccamaw

Gator Dash - 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K Walk/Run

From $18 Open

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Scotland Memorial Foundation's FUNd Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Laurinburg, NC Laurinburg

1 Mile Spirit WalkK-12 Students Only (5K)5K +2

From $15 Open

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Woodfin 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Asheville, NC Asheville

5K

From $25 Open

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Run for Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

5K

From $24 Open

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MegaRun

Sat, Apr 25 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 MILEBradley Creek Kids - 1 MileBradley Creek Kids - 5K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Iredell Rise & Shine 5k / 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Iredell Rise & Shine 1 Mile Fun Run (Youth 0-17)Iredell Rise & Shine 1 Mile Fun Run Adult 18+Iredell Rise & Shine 5k (Youth 0-17) +1

From $12 Open

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Harmon Field Half Marathon & Morris Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Morris 2 Mile Fun RunHarmon Field Half Marathon

From $15 Open

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PHS Marching Band 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Roxboro, NC Roxboro

PHS Marching Band Fun RunPHS Marching Band 5K Run or WalkPHS Marching Band Virtual 5K Run

From $20 Open

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2026 Water For People Charlotte 5K & Virtual 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Charlotte 5k (Non Timed)Virtual 5KCharlotte 5K (Timed)

From $40 Open

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Miles of Legacy 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Miles of Legacy 5k

From $35 Open

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Brookwood Missions Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Brookwood Missions Fun Run 1 MileBrookwood Missions Fun Run 5K

From $15 Open

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Mutt Strut 5K and 1-Mile Walk and Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

1-Mile Mutt Strut Run/Walk5K Mutt Strut Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Feet for the Street 5K & 7 Miler

Sat, Apr 25 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Feet for the Street 5KFeet for the Street 7 Miler

From $30 Open

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Acts 4 Autism 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Eden, NC Eden

Acts 4 Autism Fun Run (Not Timed)Acts 4 Autism 5K (Competitive Timed)

From $25 Open

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New Bern Autism 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · New Bern, NC New Bern

New Bern Autism 5k Run/WalkNew Bern Autism5k Run/Walk Virtual Race

From $40 Open 90 spots left

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Greening Up the Mountains 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Sylva, NC Sylva

5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Coastal Run/Walk for Autism 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5k

Closed

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Friends Homes Spring in Your Step 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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The Eagle Way 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Boone, NC Boone

5k Timed

From $35 Open

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2026 Water For People 5K - Raleigh

Sat, Apr 25 · Apex, NC Apex

2026 Water For People 5K - Raleigh

From $40 Open

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Warrior Pride 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Louisburg, NC Louisburg

Fun Run (Ages 3-11)5K - FCS Student5K

From $10 Open

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Angel Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run +1

From $15 Open

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Bull City Beer Mile

Sat, Apr 25 · Durham, NC Durham

Bull City Beer Mile - IndividualBull City Beer Mile - 2 Person RelayBull City Beer Mile - 4 Person Relay

From $40 Open 84 spots left

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Pirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (17)

Sat, Apr 25 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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3rd Annual Aces for Autism Color Run

Sat, Apr 25 · Winterville, NC Winterville

1 mile walk option3rd Annual Aces for Autism Color Run

From $20 Open

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Run the 'Burg 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Harrisburg, NC Harrisburg

Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Paws and Crowns 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Newton Grove, NC Newton Grove

Paws and Crowns 5K

From $40 Open

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Island Montessori Tinted Turtle Trot

Sun, Apr 26 · Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Beach

1-Mile5KKids' Dash

From $10 Open

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Stroller Derby for Gate Pregnancy Resource Center

Sun, Apr 26 · Concord, NC Concord

Derby RunYouth Derby Run (Ages 13-17)Derby Family Fun Walk (Youth Ages 13-17) +4

From $15 Open

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Teens With A Mission 5K and Half Mile Fun Run - Glow Run

Fri, May 1 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Fun Run Glow RunTeens With A Mission 5K Glow Run

From $20 Open

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Neuse River Bridge Run 2026

Fri, May 1 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual Super Kids Fun RunSuper Kids Fun Run5K +5

From $20 Open

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Pisgah 5k Run

Sat, May 2 · Candler, NC Candler

5k

From $25 Open

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The Summit Coffee Spartan 5K

Sat, May 2 · Davidson, NC Davidson

5K Student - May 2nd, 20265K - May 2nd, 2026

From $20 Open

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Center for Family Violence Prevention

Sat, May 2 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Fun Run/Walk(Untimed)5K10K

From $25 Open

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Fiddlin' 5k Run/Walk for the Arts

Sat, May 2 · Mars Hill, NC Mars Hill

Fiddlin' 5k

From $35 Open

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Home Run 5K

Sat, May 2 · Middlesex, NC Middlesex

5K

From $30 Open

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Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont 5K

Sat, May 2 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Spring 5K Run & Run/Walk CelebrationKid's Dash Fun Run

From $15 Closed

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Mulberry Stampede 5K

Sat, May 2 · North Wilkesboro, NC North Wilkesboro

Mulberry Stampede 5K

From $30 Open

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AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M

Sat, May 2 · Henderson, NC Henderson

AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5KAIMHigh-Keep Pressing 10KAIMHigh-Keep Pressing 13.1M +1

From $15 Open

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