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.

Santa Shuffle 5k & 1 Mile

Sat, Dec 12 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Santa Shuffle 5K & 1 Mile VIRTUAL OPTIONSanta Shuffle - 5k /1 Mile

From $45 Open

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Dirty Santa Trail Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Trail Run

From $45 Open

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Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Lights & Sirens Fun Run/WalkLights & Sirens 5K

From $20 Open

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Santa Dash 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk Presented By Fleet Feet & QC Kinetix

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, NC Greenville

1 Mile WalkSanta Dash 5k

From $15 Open

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Dashing Thru The Glow

Sat, Dec 12 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Mill Chill 4M

Sun, Dec 13 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

4M

Closed

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Jingle Jog 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Santa Strut Fun Walk & Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open 70 spots left

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Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Lillington, NC Lillington

5K

From $35 Open

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JKL AERO 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

JKL AERO 5K

From $0.01 Closed

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Santa Shuffle

Sat, Dec 19 · Fletcher, NC Fletcher

Santa Shuffle

From $45 Open

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Frosty 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Frosty 5k

From $40 Open

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Last Mile

Sun, Dec 27 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

2 MileVirtual 2 MileVirtual 4 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026

Thu, Dec 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5KKids Dash

From $16 Open 30 spots left

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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5KKids Dash

From $15 Open 39 spots left

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Running of the Lights

Fri, Jan 1 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

1.75 Mile Fun Run/WalkEconomy 1.75 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual Fun Run or 5K +2

From $20 Open

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Be Their Voice 5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Be Their Voice 5k

From $32 Closed

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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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Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon

Sat, Feb 27 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

9:00 AM Start10:00 AM Start10:30 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

5kVirtual 5K5k +1

From $30 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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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 +3

From $15 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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Running of the Leprechauns

Sat, Mar 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkLeprechaun Stroll +3

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Stride for Pride 5K & Relay

Sat, Mar 6 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K Relay5K Individual

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Mar 13 · Washington, NC Washington

5th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K and Pub Crawl6th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K and Pub CrawlPub Crawl only - no 5k +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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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

5K2026 Shamrock Shuffle 5K

From $35 Open

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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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The Free Run 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

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

From $45 Open

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Lu Mil Wine Run 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

5k5k

From $25 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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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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Healthy Soles 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Healthy Soles 5KHealthy Soles 5K

From $30 Open

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Cowboy Ramble Run & Rhythm

Sat, Apr 10 · Washington, NC Washington

5K5K

From $35 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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The Landmark 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

5k Timed5k Timed

From $30 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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Glory Run 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Glory Run/Walk 5KGlory Run/Walk 5K

From $30 Closed

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Pig Pounder Brewery 5k

Sun, Apr 11 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5K - Chariot Rider5K - Chariot Rider5K - Chariot Runner +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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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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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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Step Up 5K for JTF

Sat, Apr 17 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Step Up 5k For JTF

From $30 Open

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Haliwa-Saponi 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Hollister, NC Hollister

Haliwa-Saponi 5kHaliwa-Saponi 5k

From $25 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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Coastal Run/Walk for Autism 5k

Sat, Apr 24 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5k5k

Closed

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Woodfin 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Woodfin, NC Woodfin

5K5K

From $25 Closed

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