5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 367 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access July 23, 2026 in Nags Head on July 23. North Carolina 5K races run primarily July through August.

80s Flashback 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Franklin, NC Franklin
80s Flashback 5K (Competitive/Timed)80’s Flashback 5K (Not Timed)
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 Closing Soon 100 spots left
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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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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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Mountain Valley Mile

Sat, Aug 22 · Waynesville, NC Waynesville
Men's Elite Race (Sub 5:00 Predicted Time)WalkersOpen (All Genders and Ages) +2
From $30 Open
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Charlotte 23 Durham 13 Statesville 10 Greensboro 10 Concord 10 Wilmington 10 Raleigh 9 Corolla 9 Cary 9 Clemmons 6 Jacksonville 6 Greenville 6 Winston Salem 6 Wilson 5 Winston-Salem 5 Chapel Hill 5 Morganton 4 Goldsboro 4 Nags Head 4 Albemarle 4

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