5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 360 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the HowlOWeen 5K in Cary on October 11. North Carolina 5K races run primarily October through August.

World Mental Health Day 5K - Carrboro, NC

Sat, Oct 10 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

5K - Basic Registration5K - Commemorative Collection

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Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation Donna Peele Memorial 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Avon, NC Avon

Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation Donna Peele Memorial 5k

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5K Zombie Run & One Mile Spooky Family Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Morganton, NC Morganton

One Mile Family Fun Run5K Zombie Run

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Outer Banks, NC

Sat, Oct 10 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Adult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day

Sat, Oct 10 · Cary, NC Cary

St. Paul 1 Mile Color Run - Sponsored by Alpha PitaSt. Paul 5K Run/Walk Registration (includes 1 mile color run)St. Paul T-Shirt and Family Day Admission (Non-Runners)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Mount Ulla, NC Mount Ulla

Fun Run (1/2-mile) - Ages 9 & Under5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Spooky 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

5K

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Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Burke Day For Life Fun RunBurke Day For Life 5KBurke Day for Life Event T-Shirt

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CRH Run for Recovery 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1.5 Mile5K

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The Mutt Strut

Sat, Oct 10 · Swansboro, NC Swansboro

1 Mile Fun Run with Dog - untimed1 Mile Fun Run without Dog - untimed5k with Dog +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Run Cabarrus Invitational

Sat, Oct 10 · Concord, NC Concord

Elementary 2k (Boys and Girls)Girls 3kBoys 3k +2

From $15 Closed

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Halloween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Richlands, NC Richlands

Halloween Hustle 5k - UntimedHalloween Hustle 5k - Timed

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Mount Olive Wag, Walk, and Run!

Sat, Oct 10 · Mount Olive, NC Mount Olive

1 Mile Run & Walk5K Without Dog5k With Dog

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Halloween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Richlands, NC Richlands

Early Bird Registration!

From $25 Closed

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10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Troutman, NC Troutman

10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Whiteville, NC Whiteville

1 Mile1 Mile Virtual5K Virtual +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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HowlOWeen 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Cary, NC Cary

5k Fun Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Bright Futures Fun Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Durham, NC Durham

Bright Futures 1-Mile Run & WalkBright Futures 5k

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Mumfest MUMosa 5k & Fun Run

Sun, Oct 11 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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MRT 2026 5k

Tue, Oct 13 · Statesville, NC Statesville

MRT 2026 5k (Youth)MRT 2026 5k

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation Park to Trail 1 Mile Walk and 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Sparta, NC Sparta

1 Mile5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Stronger Together DV Awareness 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Clayton, NC Clayton

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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WMPCS 5K @ Smoke on the Water

Sat, Oct 17 · Washington, NC Washington

5K Recreational5K

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Red, White & Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Halifax, NC Halifax

5K

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China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl 5K Run/Walk & Half-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · China Grove, NC China Grove

Fun Run (1/2-Mile) - Does Not Include Race T-ShirtFun Run (1/2-Mile) - Includes Race T-ShirtVirtual 5K Includes T-shirt & Mailing +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Rock the Block 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Rock the Block 5K

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Mint Hill Lions Club - Madness 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Mint Hill, NC Mint Hill

5K Run/Walk

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Sandhills Running "Sasquatch 4-Hour 1-Mile Repeat" and "Sasquatch 5K"

Sat, Oct 17 · Southern Pines, NC Southern Pines

1 Mile Repeat-4 Hour Race5KRuck 1 Mile Repeat-4 Hour Race +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Kenneth Brown Memorial Scholarship

Sat, Oct 17 · Wadesboro, NC Wadesboro

5k

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Race to the River 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Spencer, NC Spencer

Race to the River Fun RunRace to the River 5K

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2nd Annual Miles for Mammos 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk presented by Live Oak Med Spa

Sat, Oct 17 · Southport, NC Southport

Miles for Mammos 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkMiles for Mammos 5K Run/WalkMiles for Mammos Virtual 5K or 1 Mile

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Night Crawl 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton, NC Newton

Night Crawl 5kT-shirt OnlyNight Crawl 5k Student

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The OMKC Non-Runners Run or Go the Extra Mile for the Military Kids

Sat, Oct 17 · Surf City, NC Surf City

1/2 mile Walk or Run for Fun1.5 Mile Walk: Going the Extra Mile...for the Military Kid

From $25 Closed

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Triangle, NC

Sat, Oct 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

First Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Mammos 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5KFree Kids 5 and Under (No shirt/No medal)5K +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Out of the Ashes 5k & Remembrance Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Remembrance WalkCompetitive 5kVirtual 5k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile

Sat, Oct 17 · Burgaw, NC Burgaw

Providence Preparatory Academy - 1 MILE1 Mile5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Purple Dash for St. Jude Kids 5K Virtual Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Denver, NC Denver

Purple Dash for St. Jude Kids 5K Virtual Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Every Mile Counts 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · High Point, NC High Point

Every Mile Counts 5kEvery Mile Counts 1-Mile Fun Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Angel Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Stanley, NC Stanley

5k Timed

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run With Purpose

Sat, Oct 17 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Run with Purpose 5K

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Warrior Wolf Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Warrior Wolf Challenge

From $89 Open 40 spots left

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Downtown Diamond Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Downtown Diamond Dash 5k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Apple Festival 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

5k Timed

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Chasing Rainbows 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5kSocial 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Feed Your Neighbor 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Wendell, NC Wendell

Feed Your Neighbor 1-mile Fun Run/WalkFeed Your Neighbor 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Save Second Base 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Save Second Base 5K

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Hilly Chantilly 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K

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Zombie Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Monster MileZombie Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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