5K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 343 5K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Running Down a Cure 5k Run in Cherry Point on October 23. North Carolina 5K races run primarily October through August.

Running Down a Cure 5k Run

Fri, Oct 23 · Cherry Point, NC Cherry Point

1-Mile Walk - Untimed5K

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Surf to Sound 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Surf City, NC Surf City

5K5K Virtual Run/Walk

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Southern Alamance Middle School Tigers 5k/Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Graham, NC Graham

Southern Alamance Middle School Tigers 5k/Fun Run and food drive

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Flat & Fast Rural Hall 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Rural Hall, NC Rural Hall

5K Race

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Good Samaritan 5K Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Cross Training 5K5K

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Hawg Run

Sat, Oct 24 · LEXINGTON, NC LEXINGTON

5k Run/Walk

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Top To Toe 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

5k Run/Walk

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Puppy Creek Fire Department “Run for a Cure” 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Raeford, NC Raeford

5K Run/WalkVirtual Puppy Creek Fire Department "Run for a Cure" 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Dare to Scare 5k & Sweet Treat Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Manteo, NC Manteo

Sweet Treat Fun RunVIRTUAL Dare to Scare 5kDare to Scare 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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Monsters & Mimosas 5K - Golden Road

Sat, Oct 24 · State Road, NC State Road

Sip & Stroll5KVirtual 5K

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Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Denver, NC Denver

Kids Fun Run 11 and Under5k Timed5k Non Timed Run/Walk

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Possum Scurry 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Weaverville, NC Weaverville

Pinkie Possums 1K - Combined Boys & Girls - (ages 8 and under)Joey Possums 2K - Combined Boys & Girls - (ages 9-10)Co-ed Open 3K +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Holler Haunt 5K Fundraiser

Sat, Oct 24 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Holler Haunt 5 K

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St. Matthew's 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run / Walk

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Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · CONCORD, NC CONCORD

Jack O' Lantern Jaunt Fun RunJack O' Lantern Jaunt 5k

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Happy Valley Humdinger

Sat, Oct 24 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

5KKids Fun Run Presented By UNC Ortho

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Cape Fear Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Volunteer 9:00am-10:30am and RunVolunteer 7:30am-9:00am and Run5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Seaside Shuffle

Sat, Oct 24 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Seaside Shuffle 5K

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GCS Harvest Classic 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mountain

GCS Harvest Classic 5K

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Wounded Warrior 5K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Davidson, NC Davidson

VirtualDavidson, NC

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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NODA Halloween Freaky 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Freaky 5kFreaky 5k ( kids 0-4 )Freaky 5k ( kids 5-12 )

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The NCANA Run for Joy 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

5KVirtual 5K5K Stroller

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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CFNC Steps for Hope

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

CFNC Steps for Hope

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DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®

Sat, Oct 24 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Individual Walker RegistrationVirtual Buddy Walk (Participate From Anywhere)Family Registration (Up to 4 Walkers)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Troutman, NC Troutman

10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K

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Monster Mash Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Murphy, NC Murphy

Monster Mash Dash 5k for Cherokee Co. Shop with a Cop

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Warlick Family YMCA Trick or Trail 5 K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Fun Run5K

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Trick or Trot 5K at Wendell Falls

Sat, Oct 24 · Wendell, NC Wendell

5K - Guest (Non HOA Member)5K - Wendell Falls Residents (HOA Members)

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United We Run 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilson, NC Wilson

5K

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Zombie 5k Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Cherokee, NC Cherokee

5K Run

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GHOE 5K Kickoff

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

GHOE 5k KickoffGHOE Virtual Race Option

From $10.91 Open Closing Soon

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Red Oak Race Fest

Sun, Oct 25 · Whitsett, NC Whitsett

Beer Mile5k

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Dash for DVA 5K walk/run

Sun, Oct 25 · Cullowhee, NC Cullowhee

Dash for DVA 5k walk/run

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Round 2!- Woods Walk for Kerry

Sun, Oct 25 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Woods Walk for Kerry

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16th Annual Rowan Rotary Spooky Sprint 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Fun Run5K Entry

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Best Dam 5K Run/Walk in North Carolina

Sun, Oct 25 · Badin, NC Badin

6h Annual Best Dam 5K Run/Walk In North Carolina6th Annual Virtual Best Dam 5K(includes shipping)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Connor House "Think Pink" 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Connor House "Think Pink" 5K

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14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop

Tue, Oct 27 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult5k Youth +1

From $6 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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Miles for Mission 5K/2K

Thu, Oct 29 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Miles for Mission 2K Fun Run (non timed event)Miles for Mission 5K (timed event)

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Annual UCB Halloween Run/Walk 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

UCB Halloween Race

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Goblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCC

Fri, Oct 30 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Goblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCC

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Hallow-Run: Escape the Horde 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · Camp Lejeune, NC Camp Lejeune

Hallow-Run: Escape the Horde 5K

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8th Annual Aggie Pride 5K 2026

Fri, Oct 30 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

8th Annual Aggie Pride 5K (LIVE RACE- Oct. 30th) Walk/Run 2026(VIRTUAL) 8th Annual Aggie Pride 5K 2026(ATL -VIRTUAL) Aggie Pride5K - *(Local N. Metro Atlanta Participants only)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Perseverance: The V Foundation 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Kids Run5K Run

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Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival

Sat, Oct 31 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Day of the Dead 5k

Closed

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Bertie Spectacular 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Windsor, NC Windsor

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Amberly Sugar Rush

Sat, Oct 31 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun Mile3 Mile +5

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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The Park CDC 5K Domestic Violence Awareness RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Couples 5K5K (K-12)5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Pirates vs. Cancer Scare-O-Way Cancer 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5K Run/Walk

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ATD 5K for Heroes

Sat, Oct 31 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

FSC AssociateRemote and Field ATD AssociateRemote and Field Friends and Family +2

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