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.

HFFA 5K

Sat, May 2 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

HFFA 5K

From $25 Open

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Cameron's Run For Hope

Sat, May 2 · Indian Trail, NC Indian Trail

Cameron's Run For Hope

From $30 Open

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Miles Cupcake 5k and Fun Run 2026

Sat, May 2 · Manteo, NC Manteo

Miles Cupcake Fun RunMiles Cupcake 5KMiles Cupcake 5K Virtual

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Holland 5K

Sat, May 2 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

Fun Run5K RunSpirit Runner (No Race, Just Swag) +1

From $20 Open

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Burnsville Fit Families 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Burnsville, NC Burnsville

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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SAMURAI SPRINT 5K AND DOJO DASH FUN RUN

Sat, May 2 · Newton, NC Newton

Dojo Dash Fun RunSamurai Sprint 5KT Shirt Only

From $10 Open

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Teal Diva 5k for Gynecologic Cancers

Sat, May 2 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

In Person Event RegistrationVirtual Event - All Ages12 and under - Event Registration +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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WSE Titan UP 5K

Sat, May 2 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Titan Up Fun RunVirtual 5KTitan Up 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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15th Annual Leader of the Pack 5K

Sat, May 2 · Forest City, NC Forest City

Leader of the Pack 5KDIY 5K

From $25 Open

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Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Run

Sat, May 2 · Statesville, NC Statesville

5k10kVirtual Participant

From $30 Open

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5k for 5p-

Sat, May 2 · Pikeville, NC Pikeville

5k for 5p-

From $30 Open

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Carolina Strawberry Festival 5K

Sat, May 2 · Wallace, NC Wallace

Strawberry Jam - 1 Mile Fun RunStrawberry Festival 5K Walk OR Run

From $20 Open

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Cardinal Color Run

Sat, May 2 · Monroe, NC Monroe

5K - Age 12 and under5K - Age 13+5k - Stroller Participant with t-shirt

From $12 Open

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B.E Fast for Carteret County Stroke Recovery

Sat, May 2 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

1 Mile Stroke Recovery Walk

From $30 Open

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Watermelon 5k Family Fest

Sat, May 2 · Cary, NC Cary

5k Walk/RunStudent ParticipantVirtual Run (donation)

From $30 Open

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Luau 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (18)

Sat, May 2 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Derby Run in Memory of Justin Lopes Presented by A.S.A.P. Personal Training

Sat, May 2 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

1 Mile5K10K

From $25 Open

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Garmin Marathon Durham

Sat, May 2 · Durham, NC Durham

Garmin Marathon Durham – 5KGarmin Marathon Durham – 10KGarmin Marathon Durham – Half-Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (18)

Sat, May 2 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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May The Course Be With You

Sat, May 2 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Mental Health Mile5K Race10K Race

From $20 Open

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Davie County Young Life 5K

Sat, May 2 · Mocksville, NC Mocksville

Davie County Young Life 5K

From $30 Open

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Roots & Routes 5K at the Mills

Sat, May 2 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K Trail Race

From $40 Open

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Stingray Stride 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5K5K - Family Members (3 or More)

From $18 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (18)

Sat, May 2 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Bearcat Pride 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Wadesboro, NC Wadesboro

Bearcat Pride 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Katie Bunch Memorial 5k Run Walk

Sat, May 2 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

AHS StudentsThe Katie Bunch Memorial 5K Run/WalkThe Katie Bunch Memorial 5k Run Walk Kids +1

From $20 Open

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2026 Racing for Rescues

Sun, May 3 · Cary, NC Cary

Racing for Rescues 2026

From $35 Open

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Racing for Rescues

Sun, May 3 · Cary, NC Cary

Fun walk (dog-friendly)Timed 5K without dogsTimed 5K with dogs

Closed

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MRT 2026 8k

Tue, May 5 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Fun RunMRT 2026 8kMRT 2026 8k (Youth)

From $5.55 Open

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WILMA Dash

Thu, May 7 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K5K Virtual

From $40 Open

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China Grove 5K Main Street Challenge

Fri, May 8 · China Grove, NC China Grove

5K ChallengeTot Trot (200 Meters)Fun Run (1/2 Mile)

From $10 Open

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Light The Way 5K

Fri, May 8 · Hudson, NC Hudson

Light The Way 5KLight The Way Fitness Walk/Stroll

From $15 Open

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Run the Branch 5k

Sat, May 9 · Clayton, NC Clayton

5kTot Trot (Ages 6 & under)

From $0 Open 50 spots left

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (19)

Sat, May 9 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Kids and Cops: Glow Run

Sat, May 9 · Edenton, NC Edenton

5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Parkinson's Beat It 5K

Sat, May 9 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5K

From $30 Open

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Shelby Sprint 5K

Sat, May 9 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Kids Fun Run5K Run/WalkPhantom Runner

From $20 Open

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Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon

Sat, May 9 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

9:00 AM Start8:30 AM Start8:00 AM Start +3

From $30 Open 10 spots left

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Elm Street Athletic Festival

Sat, May 9 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual Brain Tumor Survivors, Healers and Heroes Mile Walk - Friend or FamilyVirtual Brain Tumor Survivors, Healers and Heroes Mile Walk - SurvivorsElm Street Youth Mile +5

From $10 Open

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Nags Head Woods 5K

Sat, May 9 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

1-Mile Walk5KFun Run

From $30 Open

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Bloom & Zoom

Sat, May 9 · Cary, NC Cary

Fun MileVirtual Fun Mile5K +5

From $5 Open

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LOGGERHEAD LIFTOFF BEACH RUN

Sat, May 9 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Cherokee Choices Mother's Day 5K

Sat, May 9 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (19)

Sat, May 9 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The ROCC Sunnyside Ministry 5K

Sat, May 9 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

The ROCC Sunnyside Ministry 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (19)

Sat, May 9 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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

Sat, May 9 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Run to the Rhythm1-Mile Fun Run/WalkRun to the Rhythm Trail 5k

From $20 Open

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Surf City Fitness Race to the Coast 5K

Sat, May 9 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Race to the Coast 5K

From $26 Open

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License to Fly 5k

Sat, May 9 · Coats, NC Coats

5k

From $25 Open

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$5K - May

Tue, May 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

$5K - May

From $5 Open

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