5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 594 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Mebane Dogwood Festival Family 5K in Mebane on April 24. North Carolina 5K races run primarily April through August.

Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Let Your Light Shine 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Let Your Light Shine 5K 2026

From $30 Open

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High Point Sprint Triathlon and Youth Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · High Point, NC High Point

Youth Short Course Triathlon (Ages 7-10)Youth Long Course Triathlon (Ages 11-15)Aquabike +7

From $40 Open

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$5K - August

Tue, Aug 11 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

$5K - August

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 12, 2026

Wed, Aug 12 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Village 5k/1 mile Road Race series presented by Village Realty

Thu, Aug 13 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 14, 2026

Fri, Aug 14 · Avon, NC Avon

1 Mile5k

From $40 Open

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Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Pirate 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

5k Timed

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Southern Sundown 4 Miler

Sat, Aug 15 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Kids Fun Run Presented by UNC OrthoWhippersnapper Sprint4 Miler

From $5 Open

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Highlands Twilight 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Highlands, NC Highlands

5K Stroller Race5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Race to the Rock - 5K Run

Sun, Aug 16 · Chimney Rock, NC Chimney Rock

Individual

From $30 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 19, 2026

Wed, Aug 19 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access August 20, 2026

Thu, Aug 20 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Boone, NC (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Back in the Day 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Thomasville, NC Thomasville

5K RunKids Run 1/2K

From $5 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Back 2 School 5k Color Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Back 2 School Color Run 5k

From $20 Open

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Summer's Done 13.1

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 1/8 Marathon1/8 MarathonVirtual 1/4 Marathon +8

From $0 Open

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Run for Refugees 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Durham, NC Durham

5K

From $30 Closed

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Rescue Run 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

The Rescue Run 5kVirtual Rescue Run 5k

From $30 Closed

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Rosman Rumble 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · Rosman, NC Rosman

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

From $30 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

PREMIUM REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 26, 2026

Wed, Aug 26 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Asheville Craft Beer Half Marathon & 10K/5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Virtual Runner - 5K5K10K +3

From $29.99 Open

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Triple Nickle Remembrance Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Fort Bragg, NC Fort Bragg

Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile RunVirtual Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile Run

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Bigfoot Dash 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Marion, NC Marion

Bigfoot Dash 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Yiasou Greek Festival 5K presented by Novant Health

Sat, Aug 29 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Kid's Mile5K5K (K-12)

From $19 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Zebulon B&G Club 5k Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Zebulon, NC Zebulon

5k (Kids 5 and Under)5k (Ages 16 & up)5k (Ages 6-15)

From $0 Open

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MRT 2026 1Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile

Tue, Sep 1 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2025 Distance Challenge Series Race #7 1 Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 1 Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile

From $8 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series September 2, 2026

Wed, Sep 2 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Raleigh, North Carolina

Sat, Sep 5 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

5K Ruck - Individual5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run - PUSHER +2

From $28 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Take the Lake

Sat, Sep 5 · Lake Waccamaw, NC Lake Waccamaw

Take the Lake - 5K Run or Walk 🏃‍♂️Take the Lake - 16 Mile - Bike 🚲 and Hike 🥾 (14 mile bike and 2 mile hike through the state park)

From $0 Open

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Share the Harvest – 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Share the Harvest 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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PHS Marching Band 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Roxboro, NC Roxboro

PHS Marching Band Fun RunPHS Marching Band 5K Run or WalkPHS Marching Band Virtual 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Norwayne Alumni and Friends, Inc 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships

Sat, Sep 5 · Fremont, NC Fremont

5K for Members5K for Non-Members

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Matthews Kiwanis Labor Day 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Matthews, NC Matthews

5K

From $35 Open

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The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Buxton, NC Buxton

The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K

From $40 Open

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2026 HBCU STEM Education Run - Raleigh

Mon, Sep 7 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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$5K - September

Tue, Sep 8 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

$5K - September

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series September 9, 2026

Wed, Sep 9 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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