5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 363 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the MRT 2026 2 Mile in Statesville on July 21. North Carolina 5K races run primarily July through August.

MRT 2026 2 Mile

Tue, Jul 21 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 2 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 2 Mile

From $8 Open Closing Soon 15 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 22, 2026

Wed, Jul 22 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access July 23, 2026

Thu, Jul 23 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 24, 2026

Fri, Jul 24 · Avon, NC Avon

5k1 Mile

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Melted Snowman 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Melted Snowman 5K

From $40 Closed

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K-Town Hot Laps

Sat, Jul 25 · Kannapolis, NC Kannapolis

2 mile run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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WRRC Battle at the Border

Sat, Jul 25 · Calabash, NC Calabash

Battle At The Border

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Miracles

Sat, Jul 25 · Southern Pines, NC Southern Pines

2 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Uwharrie Dash 3.6-Mile Watermelon Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Virtual Water Melon Run/Walk with Shirt/Tank(Includes Shipping)Watermelon Run/Tank Top

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Meet Me at the Fountain 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Forest City, NC Forest City

5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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SOCKSQUATCH 8K

Sat, Jul 25 · Gibsonville, NC Gibsonville

SOCKSQUATCH 8K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 29, 2026

Wed, Jul 29 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 31, 2026

Fri, Jul 31 · Avon, NC Avon

5k1 Mile

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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80s Flashback 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Franklin, NC Franklin

80’s Flashback 5K (Not Timed)80s Flashback 5K (Competitive/Timed)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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NCCU Charlotte Alumni Annual 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

NCCU Charlotte Alumni Annual 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Wild Bill 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

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

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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GIVE HOPE 5K - STRIDES TO END HOMELESSNESS

Sat, Aug 1 · Concord, NC Concord

VIRTUAL 5K WALK/RUN5K WALK/RUNKIDS FUN WALK/RUN (AGES 13 & UNDER)

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Living the Dream 5K Race

Sat, Aug 1 · Mooresville, NC Mooresville

Living the Dream 5K Race

From $35 Closed

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Dragon Dash 5k & Little Lizard 1K

Sat, Aug 1 · Lexington, NC Lexington

Dragon Dash 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hunter Dean Temple Foundation 2nd Annual 5k

Sun, Aug 2 · Mooresville, NC Mooresville

Hunter Dean Temple Foundation 2nd Annual 5k (ages 0-24)Hunter Dean Temple Foundation 2nd Annual 5k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Lighthouse 5k Series Tuesday August 4, 2026

Tue, Aug 4 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier August 6 , 2026

Thu, Aug 6 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 7, 2026

Fri, Aug 7 · Avon, NC Avon

1 Mile5k

From $40 Open

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Raleigh RunDown

Sat, Aug 8 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Women's MileMen's Mile

Closed

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Let Your Light Shine 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Let Your Light Shine 5K 2026

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run4More - The Education Over Debt Foundation

Sat, Aug 8 · Concord, NC Concord

Run4More 5K

From $25 Open

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$5K - August

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

$5K - August

From $5 Open

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MRT 2026 1 Mile

Tue, Aug 11 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 1 MileMRT 2026 1 Mile (Youth)2 Mile NI CC (17 and under)

From $5 Open Closing Soon 15 spots left

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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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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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Flunk Cancer 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 Mile5KVirtual Race

From $20 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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Paws with a Purpose 5k

Sat, Aug 15 · Waxhaw, NC Waxhaw

5k Run

From $25 Open

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Highlands Twilight 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Highlands, NC Highlands

5K Run/Walk5K Stroller Race

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 Closing Soon

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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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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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2026 Run for Refugees 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Durham, NC Durham

5K

From $30 Open

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Pirates 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Wendell, NC Wendell

5K

From $30 Open

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Foothills Tri Fest

Sat, Aug 22 · Spindale, NC Spindale

Foothills 5KPod Relay Super Sprint TriathlonDolphin Dash Super Sprint Triathlon

From $35 Open

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Middle School 3K Cross Country Race @ Fightertown XC (Register on NC Milesplit)

Sat, Aug 22 · Havelock, NC Havelock

Closed

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NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

STANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Mountain Valley Mile

Sat, Aug 22 · Waynesville, NC Waynesville

Men's Elite Race (Sub 5:00 Predicted Time)Open (All Genders and Ages)Masters Race (All Master Athletes 40+) +2

From $30 Open

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Rescue Run 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

The Rescue Run 5kVirtual Rescue Run 5k

From $30 Open

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Into the Woods: Trail Training Program

Sun, Aug 23 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Into the Woods: Fall 2026 Training Program

From $100 Closed

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Fall 2026 Kids 5K - Cary

Tue, Aug 25 · Cary, NC Cary

Fall 2026 Kids 5K - Cary

From $70 Open 40 spots left

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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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