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.

Around the World Run

Wed, Sep 9 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

5K5K Virtual10K Virtual

From $25 Open

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Lion Pride 5K

Thu, Sep 10 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 mile5K WALK (Untimed)5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Adult RegistrationChild Registration 10 & UnderYouth Registration 11 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Moonlight Madness 5K & Monster Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Untimed 1 Mile Fun Walk/RunMonster Mile - TimedThe Two-Headed Monster - Timed Monster Mile + Timed 5K +1

From $15 Open 80 spots left

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4th Annual 5K Suicide Awareness/Prevention Event

Sat, Sep 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual 5k5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Runway 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Runway 5k

From $30 Open

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PAL Power Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lillington, NC Lillington

PAL Power Run 5K

From $30 Open

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Dirty Dozen 5K and Fun Run Obstacle Mud Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

1 Mile Fun RunTeam of FourIndividual

From $30 Open

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LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Wilson, NC Wilson

1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)Live Life in Color 5K

From $15 Open

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Sunbare Whispering 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Sunbare Whispering 5k

From $35 Open

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Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Whispering Pines, NC Whispering Pines

Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 1-Mile Fun RunMiles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K

From $20 Open

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Pups & Pastries

Sat, Sep 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Fun MileVirtual Fun Mile5K +7

From $5 Open

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Love Durham Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Durham, NC Durham

5k run/walk/roll

From $35 Open

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Donate Life NC Hero Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Durham, NC Durham

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk/Roll5k Run/Walk/RollSleep In Superhero

From $20 Closed

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Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series

Thu, Sep 17 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

September 17th MeetOctober 1st MeetOctober 13th Meet

From $50 Open

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NCSG 5K & 10K Championship Results

Thu, Sep 17 · Cary, NC Cary

5K Championship10K Championship

From $0 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)

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

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Durham, NC Durham

I AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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Walk For All Mankind: Suicide Prevention Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 19 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

3rd Annual Walk For All Mankind Suicide Prevention Fundraiser

From $25 Closed

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Live Your Dash 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Edenton, NC Edenton

5K Walk5kFun Run for Kids

From $25 Open

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2026 I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Durham, NC Durham

I AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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XC Experience

Sat, Sep 19 · Rutherfordton, NC Rutherfordton

XC Experience 5k

From $25 Open

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Mind Over Miles 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5K Walk/RunVirtual 5K

From $22 Open

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Tough Oaks OCR (Obstacle Course Run)

Sat, Sep 19 · Newport, NC Newport

Elite Heat (timed)Open Race (untimed)

From $45 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Powells Point, NC Powells Point

Boardwalk 1 MilerSalt & Sound 5kSalt & Sound 10k

From $15 Open

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Hit The Brixx 10K/6K presented by Novant Health

Sat, Sep 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Kids Mile10K6K

From $19 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Athena's Run for GYN Cancer

Sat, Sep 19 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Athena's Run for GYN Cancer 5KProud in the Crowd (Non Timed Runner/Walkers)

From $25 Open

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The 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club Selma Railroad Run 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Selma, NC Selma

BGC 5K

From $25 Open

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Liam Strong Charity Beach Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Liam Strong Beach Fun RunLiam Strong Beach 5K

From $15 Open

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Corolla Ten Miler & 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Corolla, NC Corolla

5KCorolla 10 Miler

From $50 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at NC (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Wilkesboro, NC Wilkesboro

5K Untimed Trail Walk5K Timed Trail Run10K Timed Trail Run +1

From $30 Closed

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Sandhills Flyers 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Sandhills Flyers 5K

From $30 Closed

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Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Oxford, NC Oxford

Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival 6 km Run WalkCentral Children's Home Cross Country Festival 8 km Run Walk

From $20 Open

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14th Annual Heath Missions Run for Peru

Sat, Sep 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult1 Mile Fun Run/Walk YouthVirtual Runner +2

From $10 Open 25 spots left

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Ovarian Cancer 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Washington, NC Washington

5KVirtual 5KAdmission (No 5K, but includes a beverage and t-shirt)

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Peter's Run 5K and The Bryant Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Robersonville (Bear Grass), NC Robersonville (Bear Grass)

The Bryant MilePeter's Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Run for Green

Sat, Sep 26 · Davidson, NC Davidson

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $35 Closed

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Stop Drop and Roll 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Summerfield, NC Summerfield

5KSparky's Dash

From $15 Open

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Fight the Flame 5k and 1k Family Roll & Stroll

Sun, Sep 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

1k Family Roll & StrollFight The Flame 5kVirtual Walker

From $20 Open

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I AM Too Sexy Virtual 5K Run/Walk

Wed, Sep 30 · Durham, NC Durham

I AM Too Sexy Virtual 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Boots and Blooms 5K

Wed, Sep 30 · New Bern, NC New Bern

5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Carrboro 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Carrboro 5KCarrboro 10K

From $35 Open

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WoodCreek Cares Charity 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Apex, NC Apex

1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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