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.

Haliwa-Saponi 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Hollister, NC Hollister

Haliwa-Saponi 5kHaliwa-Saponi 5k

From $25 Closed

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Mebane Dogwood Festival Family 5K

Fri, Apr 23 · Mebane, NC Mebane

5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkDogwood Dash (FREE Kids Fun Run)

From $0 Closed

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New Bern Autism 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 24 · New Bern, NC New Bern

New Bern Autism5k Run/Walk Virtual RaceNew Bern Autism 5k Run/WalkNew Bern Autism5k Run/Walk Virtual Race +1

From $40 Closed

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Iredell Rise & Shine 5k / 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Statesville, NC Statesville

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

From $12 Open

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Coastal Run/Walk for Autism 5k

Sat, Apr 24 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5k5k

Closed

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Angel Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +5

From $15 Open

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Warrior Pride 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Louisburg, NC Louisburg

Fun Run (Ages 3-11)Fun Run (Ages 3-11)5K +3

From $10 Closed

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Woodfin 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Woodfin, NC Woodfin

5K5K

From $25 Closed

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Burst of Color Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

5K - TimedRun/Walk 5k - Untimed

From $24 Open

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Mutt Strut 5K and 1-Mile Walk and Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

1-Mile Mutt Strut Run/Walk1-Mile Mutt Strut Run/Walk5K Mutt Strut Run/Walk +3

From $30 Closed

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Run For Holland 5K

Sat, May 1 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

Fun RunFun Run5K Run +5

From $20 Open

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5k for 5p-

Sat, May 1 · Pikeville, NC Pikeville

5k for 5p-5k for 5p-

From $30 Closed

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WSE Titan UP 5K

Sat, May 1 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Titan Up Fun RunTitan Up 5KTitan Up 5K +2

From $15 Open

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Cherokee Choices Mother's Day 5K

Sat, May 8 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run

From $15 Closed

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Fiddlin' 5k Run/Walk for the Arts

Sat, May 8 · Mars Hill, NC Mars Hill

Fiddlin' 5kFiddlin' 5k

From $35 Closed

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Tackle the Tar

Sat, May 15 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Kid's Fun RunKid's Fun RunHalifax Schools +21

Closed

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Five Points 5k

Sat, May 15 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K5K - Untimed5K +1

From $30 Closed

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Kristen's Krew 5K

Sat, May 15 · Concord, NC Concord

5K

From $35 Closed

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Stony Mountain Vineyard 5K

Sat, May 15 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

5K Run/Walk - With Shirt5K Run/Walk - With Shirt5K Run/Walk - No Shirt

From $15 Open 51 spots left

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Lookin For A Cure Raleigh/Durham

Sat, May 15 · Durham, NC Durham

Lookin' For A Cure 5KLookin' For A Cure 5KVirtual Lookin' For A Cure 5K +1

From $25 Open

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HEROES 5K Run - Fun Walk & Pancake Breakfast

Sat, May 15 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

5k Timed Run5k Non-Timed Run/WalkDefender Sponsorship Runner (inc. name on banner) +5

From $25 Open

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Kids and Cops: Glow Run

Sat, May 15 · Edenton, NC Edenton

5K5K

From $20 Closed

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Lighthouse 5k Series May 19, 2027

Wed, May 19 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile1 Mile5k +1

From $45 Open

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Red Oak Fire Department 5K

Sat, May 22 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5K Walk/Run

From $25 Closed

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Martin County Arts Council Color Fun Run

Sat, May 22 · Williamston, NC Williamston

5K Walk (Untimed)5K5K Run (Timed)

From $25 Open

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Memorial Day 5k

Sat, May 22 · Siler City, NC Siler City

5k5k

From $30 Closed

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Stomp the Stigma 5K

Sat, May 22 · Louisburg, NC Louisburg

1 Mile Family Fun Run/WalkKids Dash1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk +3

From $0 Closed

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5K Walk to SOAR

Sat, May 29 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Kids Fun Run5K Walk to SOAR

From $15 Closed

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Run to Remember

Sat, May 29 · Cary, NC Cary

2 Mile2 MileVirtual 2 Mile +13

From $5 Open

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JJ's Journey for a Cause

Sun, May 30 · Wendell, NC Wendell

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K +2

From $20 Closed

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Restoration Trail 5k Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 5 · Woodleaf, NC Woodleaf

Timed Kids Fun Run (1 mile)Timed Kids Fun Run (1 mile)Untimed 5K Trail Walk +3

From $15 Closed 50 spots left

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Stars & Strides 5k

Sun, Jun 6 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5k No Medal Option5K5K +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon 97 spots left

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Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club

Sat, Jun 12 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

1 Mile Fun Walk/Run1 Mile Fun Walk/RunVirtual Run/Walk 5k with Shirt and Mailing! +3

From $25 Open

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Juneteenth Celebration 5k

Sat, Jun 19 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

5k VIRTUAL5k Run5k Run

From $33 Closed 13 spots left

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Ultimate Runner

Sat, Jun 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Ultimate Runner RacesUltimate Runner Races

From $65 Closed

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Asheville Independence Day 5k

Sun, Jul 4 · Asheville, NC Asheville

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5k

From $45 Open

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Outer Banks Freedom 5k/1 Mile & Little Sparkler Fun Run

Sun, Jul 4 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun RunLittle Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun RunSUN Realty Freedom 1 Mile +3

From $35 Open

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Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K

Sat, Jul 17 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Family Fun RunFamily Fun RunBeat the Heat 5K +3

From $10 Closed 60 spots left

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Wild Bill 5k

Sat, Aug 7 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Kids Race (~1/2 Mile, 10 and under)Kids Race (~1/2 Mile, 10 and under)5k +1

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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3rd Annual Triple Nickle Remembrance Run

Sat, Aug 7 · Fort Bragg, NC Fort Bragg

3rd Annual Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile Run2nd Annual (Virtual) Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile Run2nd Annual Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile Run +1

From $33.5 Closed

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Highlands Twilight 5K

Sat, Aug 21 · Highlands, NC Highlands

5K Run/Walk5K Stroller Race5K Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma North Carolina

Sat, Sep 11 · Cary, NC Cary

5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12) +5

From $15 Closed

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I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 18 · Durham, NC Durham

I AM Too Sexy 5KI AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 2 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

H4G 1-Mile Run/Walk - No T-ShirtH4G 1-Mile Run/Walk - No T-ShirtFirefighter Challenge - Turnout Gear Required - With T-Shirt +6

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Kristen's Run Against Violence

Sat, Oct 2 · Dunn, NC Dunn

5k Run5k Run

From $30 Closed

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MRT 2026 4Mile

Sun, Mar 17 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 4MileMRT 2026 4Mile (Youth)

From $8 Closed

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MRT 2026 5k

Sun, May 5 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 5kMRT 2026 5k (Youth)

From $8 Closed

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MRT 2026 5k

Sun, May 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 5kMRT 2026 5k (Youth)

From $8 Closed

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MRT 2026 1 Mile

Sun, Aug 18 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 1 MileMRT 2026 1 Mile (Youth)

From $8 Closed 15 spots left

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