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.

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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3rd Belarusian Carolinas Trails Friends Run 1M & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

3rd Belarusian Carolinas Trails Friends Run 1M3rd Belarusian Carolinas Trails Friends Run 5K

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Dec 5 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

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

From $0 Open

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Carolina Ugly Sweater 5k Walk/Run & 1k Elf Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Cornelius, NC Cornelius

Elf Run 1kCarolina's Ugly Sweater 5K

From $12 Open

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Lanes of Light Twin Lakes Community Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · BURLINGTON, NC BURLINGTON

Lanes of Light Twin Lakes Community Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Downtown Jingle Jog 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open

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Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Locust, NC Locust

Locust #Elfie 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Running of the Elves

Sun, Dec 6 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

1 Mile Race

From $20 Open

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16th Annual Twinkle Toes 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Star, NC Star

1 Mile Fun RunTwinkle Toes 5K

From $20 Open

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Santa Dash 5K & 1 Mile Walk Presented By Fleet Feet

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, NC Greenville

1 Mile WalkSanta Dash 5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Charlotte, NC

Sat, Dec 12 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5k TimedVirtual JinglerKids Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Santa Shuffle 5k & 1 Mile

Sat, Dec 12 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Santa Shuffle - 5k /1 MileSanta Shuffle 5K & 1 Mile VIRTUAL OPTION

From $45 Open

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SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!

Sat, Dec 12 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Jingle Bell LEAP 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual 5K5K Run or Walk5K Run or Walk (Youth 12 & Under)

From $20 Open

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Dirty Santa Trail Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Trail Run

From $45 Open

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Jolly Jog 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Durham, NC Durham

Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Santa's 5K Run/Walk - Official NC Bigfoot Christmas Reunion Presented by Global Contact Services

Sat, Dec 12 · Mt. Ulla, NC Mt. Ulla

Fun Run5K Run / Walk

From $10 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Team 5KVirtual 5kIndividual 5K +2

From $10 Open

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Dashing Thru The Glow

Sat, Dec 12 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile - Codington Students1 Mile5K +1

From $20 Open

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Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Lights & Sirens Fun Run/WalkLights & Sirens 5K

From $20 Open

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Santa's Soccer Sprint

Sat, Dec 12 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

1 Mile Fun Run5k

From $15 Open

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13th Annual Jingle Run 5K

Sun, Dec 13 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Jingle Run 5K

From $30 Open

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Mill Chill 4M

Sun, Dec 13 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

4M

Closed

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Be the Light 5K

Sun, Dec 13 · Forest City, NC Forest City

5KFun Run

From $15 Open

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Jingle Jingle Jingle All The Way 5k

Sun, Dec 13 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Jingle Jingle Jingle All The Way 1 MileJingle Jingle Jingle All The Way 5k

From $0 Open

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Jingle Jog 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Santa Strut Fun Walk & Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon 70 spots left

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Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Lillington, NC Lillington

5K

From $35 Open

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Frosty 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Frosty 5k

From $40 Open

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JKL AERO 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

JKL AERO 5K

From $0.01 Closed

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Suggly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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MOTM and MWC Reindeer Run 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Mebane, NC Mebane

MWC & MOTM Reindeer Run 5K Run / Walk - Ages 12 and underMWC & MOTM Reindeer Run 5K Run / Walk - Adults

From $25 Open

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Santa Shuffle

Sat, Dec 19 · Fletcher, NC Fletcher

Santa ShuffleSanta Shuffle- VIRTUAL OPTION

From $45 Open

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Last Mile

Sun, Dec 27 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

Virtual 2 Mile2 MileVirtual 4 Mile +5

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026

Thu, Dec 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5KKids Dash

From $16 Open 30 spots left

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Running of the Lights

Fri, Jan 1 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

1.75 Mile Fun Run/WalkEconomy 1.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +2

From $20 Open

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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5KKids Dash

From $15 Open 39 spots left

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Newton Resolution 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Newton, NC Newton

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Ainsley's Angels 9th Annual Frosty 5K

Sat, Jan 23 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K In Person5K Angel PusherVirtual +1

From $0 Open

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Be Their Voice 5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Be Their Voice 5k

From $32 Closed

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Miles for Marv: A Memorial 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run in Memory of Marvin Jarman

Sat, Feb 6 · Greenville, NC Greenville

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - Untimed5K Ruck5K

From $20 Open

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SURF Board Popsicle 5K 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Mocksville, NC Mocksville

2027 SURF Board Popsicle 5K2026 SURF Board Popsicle 5KZero K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Beads & Bubbles 5K - Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery

Sat, Feb 13 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

5KVirtual 5KSip & Stroll

From $35 Open

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Love on the Run 5k/1 Mile 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Jarvisburg, NC Jarvisburg

1 Mile5kSpectator Party Ticket

From $45 Open

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Run for the Roses 5K

Sun, Feb 14 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K

From $40 Open

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Freakin Freezin 5K - Winston Salem

Sun, Feb 14 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

5K-No Shirt5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Closed

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Polar Plunge & Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Kure Beach, NC Kure Beach

1 Mile Run & Plunge1 Mile Only1 Mile Run & Plunge +7

From $25 Closed

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Ellington 4-Mile Run & Walk

Sat, Feb 20 · Asheville, NC Asheville

1 Mile Fun Run4 Mile

From $20 Open

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Sirens and Sluggers

Sat, Feb 20 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

5k Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Hearts to A.C.E. Decked Out 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Feb 21 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Hearts to A.C.E. Decked Out 5K Run/WalkHearts to A.C.E. 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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MRT 2027 2 Mile

Tue, Feb 23 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 2 MileMRT 2026 2 Mile (Youth)MRT 2027 2 Mile (Youth) +1

From $8 Open

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