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.

North Buncombe Middle School Chilly Challenge 5K & 1-Mile Chili Chase

Sat, Feb 27 · Weaverville, NC Weaverville

1 Mile Chili ChaseSTUDENT- 5K (Ages 4-18)STAFF - 5K (Buncombe County Schools Staff) +5

From $0 Open

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Duke Time for Time 5K Color Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Durham, NC Durham

Student RunnerStudent RunnerColor Thrower +5

From $5 Closed

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Run the Creek 5K & Family Fun Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Family Fun RunFamily Fun RunRun the Creek 5K +1

From $12 Closed

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Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon

Sat, Feb 27 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

9:30 AM Start9:00 AM Start10:00 AM Start +9

From $20 Open 8 spots left

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NPSWC March for Sickle Cell In Person and Virtual 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Feb 27 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual 5K5kVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Closed

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Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run

Mon, Mar 1 · Liberty, NC Liberty

6th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)5th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)6th Annual - Run with Lily 5K - VIRTUAL RUN +3

From $15 Open

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St. Paul Village Community Walk & 5K Run

Sat, Mar 6 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

St. Paul Village Community Walk & 5K RunSt. Paul Village Community Walk & 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Sat, Mar 6 · Lillington, NC Lillington

2027 Shamrock Shuffle 5KShamrock Shuffle 5KLeprechaun Chase +1

From $10 Closed

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Running of the Leprechauns

Sat, Mar 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkLeprechaun Stroll +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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CoopStrong Four Miler

Sat, Mar 6 · Greenville, NC Greenville

1-Mile Fun Run (Untimed)1-Mile Fun Run (Untimed)4-Miler (Chip Timed) +7

From $25 Open

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2027 Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Sat, Mar 6 · Lillington, NC Lillington

2027 Shamrock Shuffle 5K2027 Shamrock Shuffle Leprechaun Chase

From $10 Open

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Stride for Pride 5K & Relay

Sat, Mar 6 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K Individual5K Relay

From $25 Open

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Lu Mil Wine Run 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

5k5k

From $25 Open

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UltiMutt Race

Sat, Mar 13 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

5k @ 9:00am - Large Dog (Saturday)5k Fun Run @ 11:00am (Saturday)5k Fun Run @ 10:00am (Saturday) +17

From $75 Open 75 spots left

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Strides for Survivors

Sat, Mar 13 · Cary, NC Cary

5k run5k run

Closed

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6th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K at The Hasentree Club Supporting WWP

Sat, Mar 13 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

2026 Shamrock Shuffle 5K5K

From $35 Open

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The Free Run 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

The Free Run 5K (In PERSON)The Free Run 5K (VIRTUAL)

From $45 Open

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6th Annual St Patrick’s Day 5K and Pub Crawl

Sat, Mar 13 · Washington, NC Washington

6th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K and Pub Crawl5th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K and Pub CrawlPub Crawl only - no 5k +1

From $30 Closed

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St. Paddy’s Day 5k & Little Leprechaun Dash

Sat, Mar 13 · Hendersonville, NC Hendersonville

Little Leprechaun DashSt. Paddy's Day 5kVirtual Runner

From $10 Closed

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22nd Annual Bear Foot 5K and Half Mile Fun Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Bostic, NC Bostic

5K Open Registration5K Open RegistrationPhantom Runner Registration +1

From $30 Closed

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Waggin' Wild 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Waggin' Wild Fun Run 1-milerWaggin' Wild Fun Run 1-milerWaggin' Wild 5K +1

From $25 Open

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We ❤️ Teachers 5K - Charlotte

Sat, Mar 13 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

We ♥️ Teachers 5KWe ♥️ Teachers - Under 18 Years Old EntryWe ♥️ Teachers - Educator Entry +5

From $20 Open

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Pot of Gold 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

5K Race5K Race

From $35 Closed

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Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual

Sun, Mar 14 · Locust, NC Locust

5K5K

From $20 Open

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St Patrick's Day Go Green 3.17

Tue, Mar 16 · Statesville, NC Statesville

St Patrick's Day Go Green 3.17St Patrick's Day Go Green 3.17

From $13.17 Open 35 spots left

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Ella's Race

Sat, Mar 20 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Ella's RaceElla's Race

Closed

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Chasing The Legend

Sat, Mar 20 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

Chasing The Legend 1 Mile Fun RunChasing The Legend

From $20 Open

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Crystal Coast Cancer Rehab Center 5K Run & 1 Mile Cancer Survivor Walk

Sat, Mar 27 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

1 Mile Survivor Walk1 Mile Survivor Walk5K Run +1

From $40 Open

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2027 Bunny Run 5k & Festival

Sat, Mar 27 · Concord, NC Concord

Fun RunFun Run5k +1

From $0 Open

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Rosman Rumble 2026/7

Sat, Mar 27 · Rosman, NC Rosman

Rosman Rumble 2026/7 - the flattest 5K in Transylvania - run or walk.

From $30 Open

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10th Annual Lions Club Vision 5k

Sat, Apr 3 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Vision Walk1 Mile Vision Walk5k +3

From $15 Open

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Jamestown Run for TD1

Sat, Apr 3 · Jamestown, NC Jamestown

Jamestown Run for TD1 - 1-mile fun runJamestown Run for TD1 - 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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PT the Pirate 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Greenville, NC Greenville

In Person 5KIn Person 5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

Virtual 5KRun or Walk 5KVirtual 5K +1

From $40 Open

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MRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile

Tue, Apr 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2027 Last Runner Standing 1 MileMRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 MileMRT 2027 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile (Youth) +1

From $10 Open

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The Sarcoma Stomp

Sat, Apr 10 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

3K Walk3K Walk5K Run +3

From $30 Closed

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THE PERIWINKLE BEER MILE FUNDRAISER EVENT

Sat, Apr 10 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

THE PERIWINKLE BEER MILE FUNDRAISER EVENT

From $28 Open

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Relay For Ribbons 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Youth RegistrationAdult Registration

From $30 Open

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Glory Run 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Glory Run/Walk 5KGlory Run/Walk 5K

From $30 Closed

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Cowboy Ramble Run & Rhythm

Sat, Apr 10 · Washington, NC Washington

5K5K

From $35 Open

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Run to the Rhythm Trail 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 10 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Run to the Rhythm1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - Adaptive AthletesRun to the Rhythm1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - Wheelchair/Adaptive AthletesRun to the Rhythm1-Mile Fun Run/Walk +5

From $20 Closed

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The Landmark 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

5k Timed5k Timed

From $30 Open

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Healthy Soles 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Healthy Soles 5KHealthy Soles 5K

From $30 Open

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Pig Pounder Brewery 5k

Sun, Apr 11 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5K - Chariot Runner5K - Under 215K - Chariot Rider +9

From $0 Open

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ECU Oral Cancer 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5k5k

From $35 Open

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Band on the Run 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Reidsville, NC Reidsville

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun RunBand on the Run 5K +1

From $20 Open

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OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail RunOWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

From $35 Open

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Step Up 5K for JTF

Sat, Apr 17 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Step Up 5k For JTF

From $30 Open

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Race for the Planet

Sat, Apr 17 · Kure Beach, NC Kure Beach

Run for the Planet 5KRun for the Planet VIRTUAL 5KRun for the Planet VIRTUAL 5K +3

From $25 Closed

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The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Kinston, NC Kinston

1 Mile Walk4Life1 Mile Walk4Life5K - Untimed +3

From $20 Open

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