5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 373 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.

Lighthouse 5k Series September 2, 2026

Wed, Sep 2 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener

Fri, Sep 4 · Elon, NC Elon

Women's 4kMen's 6k

Closed

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

Sat, Sep 5 · Fremont, NC Fremont

5K for Non-Members5K for Members

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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MCBC Fit Fellowship 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Shelby, NC Shelby

MCBC 2nd Annual Fit Fellowship 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Community 5K – 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Community 5K - 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Buxton, NC Buxton

The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Matthews Kiwanis Labor Day 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Matthews, NC Matthews

5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 HBCU STEM Education Run - Raleigh

Mon, Sep 7 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk (Team of 10)

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 Closing Soon

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Lighthouse 5k Series September 9, 2026

Wed, Sep 9 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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82nd Airborne Division Association's 3rd Annual 9/11 Run to Remember 5K (Run, Ruck, or Walk)

Fri, Sep 11 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Trail 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Mad Dash for Mental Health

Sat, Sep 12 · Edenton, NC Edenton

5K Mad Dash for Mental Health

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run Kenan

Sat, Sep 12 · Kenansville, NC Kenansville

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The UJIMA 5K: Run for Goombay

Sat, Sep 12 · Asheville, NC Asheville

The UJIMA 5K: Run for Goombay

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Forward Together 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Forward Together 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Moonlight Madness 5K & Monster Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Monster Mile - TimedUntimed 1 Mile Fun Walk/RunThe Two-Headed Monster - Timed Monster Mile + Timed 5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon 80 spots left

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Runway 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Runway 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Child Registration 10 & UnderYouth Registration 11 to 17 yrsFirst Responders and Military Registration +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Leading Edge Take Heart 5K X Kingdom Kickbacks

Sat, Sep 12 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Take Heart 5K X Kingdom Kickbacks

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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PAL Power Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lillington, NC Lillington

PAL Power Run 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Run for the Word 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Landis, NC Landis

Fun Run (1/2 mile)5K Run / WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Wilmington Beach Blast XC Invite

Sat, Sep 12 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

XC TeamIndividual Unattached

From $25 Open

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Love Durham Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Durham, NC Durham

5k run/walk/roll

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Sunbare Whispering 5k

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

Sunbare Whispering 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closed

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Run to Victory

Sat, Sep 12 · Randleman, NC Randleman

5K

From $35 Closed

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4th Annual 5K Suicide Awareness/Prevention Event

Sat, Sep 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual 5k5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Raleigh, North Carolina

Sat, Sep 12 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

5K Run - PUSHER5K Ruck5K Run +3

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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Breaking the Chains 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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MILES Y PERREO

Sat, Sep 12 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Miles y Perreo 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Wild West Catamount 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Cullowhee, NC Cullowhee

MAPHealth Annual 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Hunter's Heroes Memorial Run 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Boone, NC Boone

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Hunter's Heroes Memorial Run 5K/1M

Sat, Sep 12 · Boone, NC Boone

1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Strides for WHA

Sat, Sep 12 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Strides for WHA

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Joggin' for Frogmen - Raleigh, North Carolina

Sat, Sep 12 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

5K Ruck5K Run - PUSHER5K Run - PUSHER +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Race to Cure Sarcoma North Carolina

Sun, Sep 13 · Cary, NC Cary

5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run (Timed) - Adult +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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 Open

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Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series

Thu, Sep 17 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

September 17th MeetOctober 13th MeetOctober 1st Meet

From $100 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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Mental Health Matters 5k Walk/Run for Awareness

Sat, Sep 19 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Mental Health Matters 5k Walk/Run For AwarenessNon-Profit Vendor Registration Only/Community Resource FairFor-Profit Vendor Registration Only/Community Resource Fair

From $25 Open 14 spots left

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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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Walk For All Mankind: Suicide Prevention Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 19 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

3rd Annual Walk For All Mankind Suicide Prevention Fundraiser

From $25 Open

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Patriot 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Morganton, NC Morganton

1 Mile Fun RunPatriot 5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Colors of Courage 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Wilson, NC Wilson

1k Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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Walk the Talk 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Bessemer City, NC Bessemer City

1 Mile Youth Fun Run ( 4-12)5k - Open5k - Elite +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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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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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