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.

MRT 2026 2 Mile

Tue, Jun 2 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 2 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 2 Mile

From $8 Open 15 spots left

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Matt's Run to Fight Hunger/The Big Run

Wed, Jun 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 5K Fun Run

From $0 Open

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The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks

Wed, Jun 3 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

The Big Run 5K presented by BrooksThe Big Run 5K - Virtual

From $30 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series June 3, 2026

Wed, Jun 3 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run With The Bears 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Plymouth, NC Plymouth

5K Run

From $35 Open

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Chase the Dream 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K (Virtual)A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K (In-person)

From $40 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (23)

Sat, Jun 6 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Lake Norman Forest Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

5K (Sunday)Half Marathon (Saturday)Half Marathon (Saturday) + 10K (Sunday) +5

From $30 Open

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Marine Corps League Mud Run hosted by the Percy John Fulton Detachment of Winston Salem

Sat, Jun 6 · Pinnacle, NC Pinnacle

Open Team Mud Run Wave #3, 5k Mud RunCompetitive Individual Wave #1, 5k Mud RunOpen Individual Wave #2, 5k Mud Run +4

From $15 Open

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Silo Sprint 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Concord, NC Concord

Silo Sprint Fun Run/WalkSilo Sprint 5k

From $10 Open

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The Big Run 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)Timed 5K: Heat 1 (Sub 30 Minutes)Timed 5K: Heat 2 (25 Minutes +) +1

From $0 Open

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Yadkin River Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

1 Mile Fun Run5k10k

From $15 Open

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National Trails Day 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

3K5K

From $25 Open

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Run for Love 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5k

Closed

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (23)

Sat, Jun 6 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Big Run 5K presented by Fleet Feet Greenville

Sat, Jun 6 · Greenville, NC Greenville

The Big Run for KidsThe Big Run

From $15 Open

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ACSL Stride For Service 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Elon, NC Elon

Stride for Service 5K

From $25 Open

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BK5K Greensboro NC

Sat, Jun 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5K Run/WalkKid's Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Stars & Strides 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5K5K Virtual

From $15 Open

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$5K - June

Tue, Jun 9 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

$5K - June

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series June 10, 2026

Wed, Jun 10 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier June 11, 2026

Thu, Jun 11 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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3rd Annual Equal Footing 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Waxhaw, NC Waxhaw

5k Run / Walk

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race

Sat, Jun 13 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

1 Mile Run & Walk5K Run & Walk10K Run

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Coastal Center for Hope & Healing's Run for Shelter

Sat, Jun 13 · New Bern, NC New Bern

1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open

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Run Wild 5K at the North Carolina Zoo

Sat, Jun 13 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

5K

From $45 Open

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Flying Colors Charity 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Lewisville, NC Lewisville

1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)Virtual 5k5k Run (Timed)

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Jun 13 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

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

From $30 Open

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Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5k5K - Chariot Rider5K - Chariot Runner +4

From $0 Open

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2026 Healthy Achievement 5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | Ruck

Sat, Jun 13 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

HA5K Run | WalkVIRTUAL - HA5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | RuckHA8K Run | Walk +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Rainbow Run 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5K

From $35 Open

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Every Step Counts 5K

Sun, Jun 14 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Every Step Counts 5K

From $35 Open

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Every Step Counts 5K

Sun, Jun 14 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Every Step Counts 5K

From $30 Open

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

Thu, Jun 18 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series June 19, 2026

Fri, Jun 19 · Avon, NC Avon

5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Braveheart 5K of NC

Sat, Jun 20 · Franklin, NC Franklin

5KRob Roy Fun Run (10 and Under)

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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CORDUSA- 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Cary, NC Cary

5K

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K13.1

From $30 Open

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NC Blueberry Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Burgaw, NC Burgaw

1 MILE5K

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access June 25, 2026

Thu, Jun 25 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series June 26, 2026

Fri, Jun 26 · Avon, NC Avon

5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Ultimate Runner

Sat, Jun 27 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Ultimate Runner Races

From $65 Closed

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The North Carolina 4th of July Festival Freedom Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Southport, NC Southport

1 mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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