5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 529 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Run With The Bears 5K in Plymouth on June 6. North Carolina 5K races run primarily June through August.

Matt's Run to Fight Hunger/The Big Run

Wed, Jun 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 5K Fun Run

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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

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Lighthouse 5k Series June 3, 2026

Wed, Jun 3 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

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Run With The Bears 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Plymouth, NC Plymouth

5K Run

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National Trails Day 5K and 3K

Sat, Jun 6 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

3K5K

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Gold Rush Run 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Marion, NC Marion

5KKids Gold Rush Fun Run

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

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A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

A2Z Race at Your Pace TeamA2Z Race at Your Pace 5K (In-person)A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K (Virtual)

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Silo Sprint 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Concord, NC Concord

Silo Sprint Fun Run/WalkSilo Sprint 5k

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Run for Love 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5k

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Spring SOTA Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Spring SOTA Virtual 5kSpring SOTA 5kSpring SOTA virtual 10k +1

From $30 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

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

Sat, Jun 6 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5K13.1M

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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

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B.E Fast for Carteret County Stroke Recovery

Sat, Jun 6 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

1 Mile Stroke Recovery Walk

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Yadkin River Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

1 Mile Fun Run5k10k

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Legacy 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Norwood, NC Norwood

1 Mile Fun RunLegacy 5K (Ages 8-18)Legacy 5K

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Restoration Trail 5k Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Woodleaf, NC Woodleaf

Timed Kids Fun Run (1 mile)Untimed 5K Trail WalkTimed 5K Trail Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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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

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ACSL Stride For Service 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Elon, NC Elon

Stride for Service 5K

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7th Annual Lean30 Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

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

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

Sat, Jun 6 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10K13.1M

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NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

5k Timed Run/Walk

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BK5K Greensboro NC

Sat, Jun 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5K Run/WalkKid's Fun Run

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The Big Run Presented by Brooks

Sun, Jun 7 · Fletcher, NC Fletcher

Open Closing Soon

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Into the Woods: Trail Training Program

Sun, Jun 7 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Into the Woods: Summer 2026 Training Program

From $130 Open

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Into the Woods: Trail Training Program

Sun, Jun 7 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Into the Woods: Summer 2026 Training Program

From $110 Closed

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Stars & Strides 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5k No Medal Option5K5K Virtual

From $15 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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$5K - June

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

$5K - June

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Lighthouse 5k Series June 10, 2026

Wed, Jun 10 · Corolla, NC Corolla

1 Mile5k

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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

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Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5K - Chariot Runner5k5K - Under 21 +4

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3rd Annual Equal Footing 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Waxhaw, NC Waxhaw

5k Run / Walk

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Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race

Sat, Jun 13 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

1 Mile Run & Walk5K Run & Walk10K Run

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Run Wild 5K at the North Carolina Zoo

Sat, Jun 13 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

5K

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

Sat, Jun 13 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10K13.1M

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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/Run5k Run WalkVirtual Run/Walk 5k with Shirt and Mailing!

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Bull City Fit Fun Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Durham, NC Durham

5K

From $35 Closed

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

Sat, Jun 13 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

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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)

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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

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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

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Run Global 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1.3 Mile5K5K Virtual

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

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

5K10K13.1M

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Every Step Counts 5K

Sun, Jun 14 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Every Step Counts 5K

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Every Step Counts Charity Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 14 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Every Step Counts Charity Children's runEvery Step Counts Charity 5K

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Move for Mental Health

Mon, Jun 15 · Anywhere you Like!, NC Anywhere you Like!

5K Virtual Run10K Virtual RunFun Walk/Run - 1 mile+

From $20 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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