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.

Merry Fitness 5k

Sun, Nov 22 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5K

From $30 Closed

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Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile 2026

Wed, Nov 25 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Beer Mile

From $48 Open

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The Minutemen Muster Trot

Wed, Nov 25 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

1 Mile Run1 Mile Walk5K

From $0 Closed

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Running of the Turkeys

Thu, Nov 26 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Family Fun Walk & Run (Untimed)Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk (Timed)

From $10 Open

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Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile1/4 Mile Fun Run 10 & Under5k

From $30 Open

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Turkey Dash Charlotte

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk4-Mile Run/Walk

From $23 Open

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Cape Carteret Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

1 Mile Holiday Costume Fun Run5k Holiday Costume Fun Run

From $40 Open

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14th Annual Old North State 5K Turkey Trot Run

Thu, Nov 26 · New London, NC New London

5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk

From $20 Closed

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CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Harris Teeter 1 MileCPI Security 5KCPI Security 8K

From $27 Open

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Beau's Buddies Turkey Trot for Tots

Thu, Nov 26 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5KFamily Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Leesville Community Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Leesville Community Turkey Trot 5K

From $20 Closed

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Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Boiling Springs, NC Boiling Springs

Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk ParticipantPhantom Runner

From $20 Open

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2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

2026 University City Turkey Trot Fun Run2026 University City Turkey Trot

From $32 Open

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Onslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

OCO Giblet 1 MilerOCO Turkey Trot 5K"ish"Extra Servings Challenge - 5K"ish" & GIblet 1-Miler

From $15 Open

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Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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NorthStone Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

5k Timed Run/WalkKids Fun Run with Shirt

From $12 Open

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15th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K and Puppy Drum Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Hatteras, NC Hatteras

15th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K

From $40 Open

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Trophy Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5k

Closed

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Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Hendersonville's 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Hendersonville, NC Hendersonville

Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run

From $28 Open

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Wobble Down Front 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

1 Mile Fun Run5K Race

From $28 Closed

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Gobble Gobble 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Locust, NC Locust

Gobble Gobble 5K

From $0 Open

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Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Little Turkeys Fun Run/Walk (All Ages)Cold Turkey 5K (Not Timed)Cold Turkey 5K

From $20 Open

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2026 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Carolina Designs Realty

Thu, Nov 26 · DUCK, NC DUCK

2026 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Carolina Designs Realty

From $65 Open

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ACC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run benefiting the David N. Levinson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Thu, Nov 26 · Spring Lake, NC Spring Lake

ACC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run

From $35 Open

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A.M.Y. Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

1-Mile Fun RunA.M.Y. Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County Turkey Trot 5KSpirit Runner (Just Swag, No Running)

From $15 Open

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Turkey Strut 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

1 MileVirtual 1 Mile5K +1

From $17 Closed

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Ocracoke Island 5K Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Ocracoke, NC Ocracoke

5K Turkey TrotVirtual 5K Turkey Trot

From $35 Closed 20 spots left

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Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Garner, NC Garner

1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K

From $15 Open

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Louisburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisburg, NC Louisburg

5K

From $25 Open

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Gobble on the Green 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Cashiers, NC Cashiers

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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19th Annual Butterball 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Butterball 5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open

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Asheville Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun RunAsheville Turkey Trot 5k

From $20 Open

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Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Black Mountain, NC Black Mountain

Wishbone 1 MilerVirtual 5k/ No live participationTurkey Trot 5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Brooks South XC Championships

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Youth Race 3K (Ages 10 and Under)Youth Race 3K (Ages 11-12)Freshman and Sophomore Boys 5K +6

From $45 Open

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ChristmasTown 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · McAdenville, NC McAdenville

ChristmasTown 5K Reserved Entry2026 ChristmasTown 5K

From $50 Open

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Kid's First Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

1 Mile Family Fun RunTurkey Trot 5K

From $15 Open

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Jingle Bell Trot

Thu, Dec 3 · Trent Woods, NC Trent Woods

5K Bangert Students/Staff5KFun Run/Walk +1

From $20 Closed

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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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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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Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Jamestown, NC Jamestown

1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5k5k Run, Walk, or Romp +2

From $12 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Dec 5 · Cary, NC Cary

Kids Run5K Untimed5K Timed +1

From $25 Open

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Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction

Sat, Dec 5 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Into the Woods 5KSleeping In: Support the event and get the tshirt without having to get out of bed!

From $30 Closed

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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 Closed

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Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Locust, NC Locust

Locust #Elfie 5K

From $20 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Charlotte, NC

Sat, Dec 12 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Jingler5k Timed5k Untimed +1

From $25 Open

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Jingle Bell LEAP 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Durham, NC Durham

5K Run or WalkVirtual 5K5K Run or Walk (Youth 12 & Under)

From $20 Closed

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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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Reindeer Run 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Individual 5KVirtual 5kSchool Team 5k +2

From $10 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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