# 5K Races in North Carolina (2026)

> 588 upcoming 5K races across North Carolina.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/5k

## Races

- **[Old Baldy Run for the Light](https://runthis.run/event/rs-113432-old-baldy-run-for-the-light)** — Thu, Aug 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bald Head Island, NC · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 7, 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198622-run-hatteras-5k-road-race-series-august-7-2026)** — Thu, Aug 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Avon, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run4More - The Education Over Debt Foundation](https://runthis.run/event/rs-143608-run4more-the-education-over-debt-foundation)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Concord, NC · 5K
- **[Let Your Light Shine 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-146890-let-your-light-shine-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Asheville, NC · 5K
- **[Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (32)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-157809-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-concord-nc-32)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Concord, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Ninja 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (32)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-173826-ninja-5k-10k-at-raleigh-nc-32)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Raleigh, NC · 5K / 10K
- **[Sprocket Fuel MTB Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-176365-sprocket-fuel-mtb-race)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Hill, NC · 22.5 mi / 16.0 mi / 7.0 mi / 3.5 mi / 10.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace](https://runthis.run/event/rs-1806-50th-annual-great-waldensian-footrace)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Valdese, NC · 5K / 10K / 1 mile
- **[Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (32)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181640-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-winston-salem-nc-32)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Winston-Salem, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[DART Abersham Free 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-183631-dart-abersham-free-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Davidson, NC · 5K
- **[Hobby Trails To You!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-49023-hobby-trails-to-you)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Winston Salem, NC · 5K / 10K
- **[$5K - August](https://runthis.run/event/rs-71548-5k-august)** — Mon, Aug 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Winston-Salem, NC · 5K
- **[Lighthouse 5k Series August 12, 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198349-lighthouse-5k-series-august-12-2026)** — Tue, Aug 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Corolla, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Pitt County Pacers XC Meet](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186124-pitt-county-pacers-xc-meet)** — Wed, Aug 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Greenville, NC · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Nags Head Village 5k/1 mile Road Race series presented by Village Realty](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201542-nags-head-village-5k-1-mile-road-race-series-presented-by-vi)** — Wed, Aug 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Nags Head, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 14, 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198623-run-hatteras-5k-road-race-series-august-14-2026)** — Thu, Aug 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Avon, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Highlands Twilight 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-110156-highlands-twilight-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Highlands, NC · 5K
- **[Flunk Cancer 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116176-flunk-cancer-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (33)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145413-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-wilmington-nc-33)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[The Pirate 5k Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148146-the-pirate-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lincolnton, NC · 5K
- **[Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-157695-ninja-5k-13-1m-at-raleigh-nc-33)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Raleigh, NC · 5K / Marathon
- **[Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (33)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163090-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-winston-salem-nc-33)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Winston-Salem, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (33)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181570-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-charlotte-nc-33)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charlotte, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Paws with a Purpose 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210914-paws-with-a-purpose-5k)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Waxhaw, NC · 5K
- **[Race to the Rock - 5K Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-70954-race-to-the-rock-5k-run)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Chimney Rock, NC · 5K
- **[Epiphany Cross Country #1](https://runthis.run/event/rs-154276-epiphany-cross-country-1)** — Sun, Aug 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Bern, NC · 5K
- **[Lighthouse 5k Series August 19, 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198350-lighthouse-5k-series-august-19-2026)** — Tue, Aug 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Corolla, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access August 20, 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198443-nags-head-sunrise-5k-beach-race-series-epstein-st-beach-acce)** — Wed, Aug 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Nags Head, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Back in the Day 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131789-back-in-the-day-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Thomasville, NC · 5K / 500 m
- **[Summer's Done 13.1](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145696-summers-done-13-1)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cary, NC · Marathon / 9.8 mi / 6.5 mi / 3.3 mi
- **[Rescue Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-147968-rescue-run-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Asheboro, NC · 5K
- **[Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (34)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163901-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-charlotte-nc-34)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charlotte, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Vibha Raleigh Dream Mile (10K, 5K, 1 Mile)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168344-vibha-raleigh-dream-mile-10k-5k-1-mile)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Morrisville, NC · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Boone, NC (34)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-174525-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-boone-nc-34)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Boone, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[2026 Run for Refugees 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182315-2026-run-for-refugees-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Durham, NC · 5K
- **[Lions Roar 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-195728-lions-roar-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Statesville, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Back 2 School 5k Color Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204557-back-2-school-5k-color-run)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Greensboro, NC · 5K
- **[Foothills Tri Fest](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208836-foothills-tri-fest)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Spindale, NC · 5K
- **[Pirates 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209308-pirates-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wendell, NC · 5K
- **[K-Town Road Runners Free 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211750-k-town-road-runners-free-5k)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kannapolis, NC · 5K
- **[NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH](https://runthis.run/event/rs-47538-night-nation-run-raleigh)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cary, NC · 5K
- **[Fall 2026 Kids 5K - Cary](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208426-fall-2026-kids-5k-cary)** — Mon, Aug 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cary, NC · 5K
- **[Lighthouse 5k Series August 26, 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198351-lighthouse-5k-series-august-26-2026)** — Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Corolla, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Salisbury Rowan Runners - Prediction Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-107096-salisbury-rowan-runners-prediction-run-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Salisbury, NC · 5K
- **[Bigfoot Dash 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-127325-bigfoot-dash-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Marion, NC · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-157808-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-concord-nc-35)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Concord, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Boone & Sean Good Samaritan Memorial 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187616-boone-sean-good-samaritan-memorial-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Siler City, NC · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194810-medal-madness-5k-13-1m-at-raleigh-nc-35)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Raleigh, NC · 5K / Marathon
- **[Zebulon B&G Club 5k Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201379-zebulon-b-g-club-5k-run)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Zebulon, NC · 5K
- **[Run at the Farm](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208638-run-at-the-farm)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Denton, NC · 5K
- **[Ambleside Community 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209240-ambleside-community-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kinston, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[DDS Miles for Smiles 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209879-dds-miles-for-smiles-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Boone, NC · 5K
- **[2026 Union Grove Elementary Tiger Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210624-2026-union-grove-elementary-tiger-trot)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Union Grove, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run for Recovery & Remembrance](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211043-run-for-recovery-remembrance)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lumberton, NC · 5K
- **[Asheville Craft Beer Half Marathon & 10K/5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-72931-asheville-craft-beer-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Asheville, NC · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[PHS Marching Band VIRTUAL 5K and VIRTUAL Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198565-phs-marching-band-virtual-5k-and-virtual-fun-run)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · ROXBORO, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Fifty 5Ks Finisher Party](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212154-fifty-5ks-finisher-party)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Durham, NC · 5K
- **[Virtual Teal Zebra Stampede for Rare Cervical Cancers](https://runthis.run/event/rs-112452-virtual-teal-zebra-stampede-for-rare-cervical-cancers)** — Sun, Aug 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Winston Salem, NC · 5K
- **[Lighthouse 5k Series September 2, 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198353-lighthouse-5k-series-september-2-2026)** — Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Corolla, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Parrott Academy XC Meet](https://runthis.run/event/rs-125159-parrott-academy-xc-meet)** — Wed, Sep 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kinston, NC · 5K
- **[Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener](https://runthis.run/event/rs-65924-friday-night-lights-elon-opener)** — Thu, Sep 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Elon, NC · 3.7 mi / 2.5 mi
- **[Community 5K – 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-137805-community-5k-5th-annual-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charlotte, NC · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166230-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-rocky-mount-nc-36)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rocky Mount, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (36)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-177840-medal-madness-5k-13-1m-at-hickory-nc-36)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hickory, NC · 5K / Marathon
- **[MCBC Fit Fellowship 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187825-mcbc-fit-fellowship-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shelby, NC · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (36)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198012-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-charlotte-nc-36)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charlotte, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Norwayne Alumni and Friends, Inc 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships](https://runthis.run/event/rs-50216-norwayne-alumni-and-friends-inc-5k-walk-run-for-scholarships)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fremont, NC · 5K
- **[Take the Lake](https://runthis.run/event/rs-76247-take-the-lake)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lake Waccamaw, NC · 5K / 16.0 mi / 14.0 mi / 4.0 mi
- **[The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167960-the-labor-day-lighthouse-5k)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Buxton, NC · 5K
- **[2026 HBCU STEM Education Run - Raleigh](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184143-2026-hbcu-stem-education-run-raleigh)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Raleigh, NC · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Matthews Kiwanis Labor Day 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-48661-matthews-kiwanis-labor-day-5k)** — Sun, Sep 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Matthews, NC · 5K
- **[$5K - September](https://runthis.run/event/rs-71550-5k-september)** — Mon, Sep 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Winston-Salem, NC · 5K
- **[Around the World Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-110662-around-the-world-run)** — Tue, Sep 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fayetteville, NC · 5K / 10K
- **[Lighthouse 5k Series September 9, 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198354-lighthouse-5k-series-september-9-2026)** — Tue, Sep 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Corolla, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Lion Pride 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163647-lion-pride-5k)** — Wed, Sep 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, NC · 5K / 1 mile / 400 m
- **[Christ Covenant Cross Country Meet](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189424-christ-covenant-cross-country-meet)** — Wed, Sep 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Greenville, NC · 5K
- **[82nd Airborne Division Association's 3rd Annual 9/11 Run to Remember 5K (Run, Ruck, or Walk)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167667-82nd-airborne-division-associations-3rd-annual-9-11-run-to-r)** — Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fayetteville, NC · 5K
- **[9/11 Commemorative 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-114796-9-11-commemorative-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Graham, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Hunter's Heroes Memorial Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-12196-hunters-heroes-memorial-run-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Boone, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run for the Word 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-128796-run-for-the-word-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Landis, NC · 5K / 805 m
- **[Love Durham Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-130071-love-durham-run-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Durham, NC · 5K
- **[Paddle for Troops Competitive & Fun SUP Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-131764-paddle-for-troops-competitive-fun-sup-race)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Surf City, NC · 5K / 10K / 1.8 mi
- **[Runway 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148345-runway-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Gastonia, NC · 5K
- **[Wilmington Beach Blast XC Invite](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152118-wilmington-beach-blast-xc-invite)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, NC · 5K
- **[4th Annual 5K Suicide Awareness/Prevention Event](https://runthis.run/event/rs-159634-4th-annual-5k-suicide-awareness-prevention-event)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Concord, NC · 5K
- **[Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-160186-miles-4-moore-pinecone-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Whispering Pines, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[9/11 Heroes Run - Raleigh, North Carolina](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165825-9-11-heroes-run-raleigh-north-carolina)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Holly Springs, NC · 5K
- **[Tunnel to Towers Climb - Raleigh, NC](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168634-tunnel-to-towers-climb-raleigh-nc)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Raleigh, NC · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-173827-medal-madness-5k-10k-at-raleigh-nc-37)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Raleigh, NC · 5K / 10K
- **[Breaking the Chains 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186899-breaking-the-chains-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Goldsboro, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[PAL Power Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188602-pal-power-run-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lillington, NC · 5K
- **[Wild West Catamount 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188745-wild-west-catamount-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cullowhee, NC · 3.0 mi
- **[Leading Edge Take Heart 5K X Kingdom Kickbacks](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189486-leading-edge-take-heart-5k-x-kingdom-kickbacks)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charlotte, NC · 3.0 mi
- **[Run to Victory](https://runthis.run/event/rs-191491-run-to-victory)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Randleman, NC · 5K
- **[Joggin' for Frogmen - Raleigh, North Carolina](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208879-joggin-for-frogmen-raleigh-north-carolina)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Holly Springs, NC · 5K
- **[10th Annual 5K Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209490-10th-annual-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rocky Mount, NC
- **[Run Kenan](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210993-run-kenan)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kenansville, NC · 1 mile / 5K
- **[MILES Y PERREO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212003-miles-y-perreo)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Greensboro, NC · 5K
- **[The UJIMA 5K: Run for Goombay](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212394-the-ujima-5k-run-for-goombay)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Asheville, NC · 5K
- **[Davidson Doozie 5k & 10k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-29910-davidson-doozie-5k-10k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lexington, NC · 5K / 402 m / 10K
- **[Pups & Pastries](https://runthis.run/event/rs-34775-pups-pastries)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cary, NC · 6.5 mi / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Kandace Helms 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-44614-kandace-helms-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lincolnton, NC · 5K
- **[Sunbare Whispering 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-59858-sunbare-whispering-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ocean Isle Beach, NC · 5K
- **[LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-73546-live-life-in-color-5k-1-mile-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilson, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Moonlight Madness 5K & Monster Mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-9682-moonlight-madness-5k-monster-mile)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Winston Salem, NC · 5K / 1 mile / 4.1 mi
- **[Dirty Dozen 5K and Fun Run Obstacle Mud Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-97519-dirty-dozen-5k-and-fun-run-obstacle-mud-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Clemmons, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Race to Cure Sarcoma North Carolina](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202644-race-to-cure-sarcoma-north-carolina)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cary, NC · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Donate Life NC Hero Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-55446-donate-life-nc-hero-run)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Durham, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Epiphany Cross Country #2](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166348-epiphany-cross-country-2)** — Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Bern, NC · 5K
- **[SHE MOVES](https://runthis.run/event/rs-115230-she-moves)** — Tue, Sep 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ocean Isle Beach, NC · 5K / 10K
- **[NCSG 5K & 10K Championship Results](https://runthis.run/event/rs-25584-ncsg-5k-10k-championship-results)** — Wed, Sep 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cary, NC · 5K / 10K
- **[Run For The Pils 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-129977-run-for-the-pils-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Concord, NC · 5K
- **[Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Swansboro, NC](https://runthis.run/event/rs-130359-tunnel-to-towers-5k-run-walk-swansboro-nc)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Swansboro, NC · 5K
- **[Live Your Dash 5k and Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-137511-live-your-dash-5k-and-fun-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Edenton, NC · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (38)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145415-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-wilmington-nc-38)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[LET’S GET MOVING EVENT & 5K (4th Annual)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148728-let-s-get-moving-event-5k-4th-annual)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Concord, NC · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Mental Health Matters 5k Walk/Run for Awareness](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149959-mental-health-matters-5k-walk-run-for-awareness)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Asheville, NC · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-157696-medal-madness-5k-13-1m-at-raleigh-nc-38)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Raleigh, NC · 5K / Marathon
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163091-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-winston-salem-nc-38)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Winston-Salem, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163586-the-northern-outer-banks-salt-sound-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Powells Point, NC · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[I AM Too Sexy 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166636-i-am-too-sexy-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Durham, NC · 5K
- **[Walk For All Mankind: Suicide Prevention Fundraiser](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167789-walk-for-all-mankind-suicide-prevention-fundraiser)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Knightdale, NC · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (38)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181571-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-charlotte-nc-38)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charlotte, NC · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Faith in Motion](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182850-faith-in-motion)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rocky Mount, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[WishMaker 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200584-wishmaker-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Surf City, NC · 5K
- **[Mind Over Miles 5k Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201672-mind-over-miles-5k-walk-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Jacksonville, NC · 5K
- **[Athena's Run for GYN Cancer](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204124-athenas-run-for-gyn-cancer)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Clemmons, NC · 5K
- **[Colors of Courage 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208158-colors-of-courage-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilson, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Where the Wild Things Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208274-where-the-wild-things-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Denton, NC · 5K
- **[2026 Fishy 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209444-2026-fishy-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hatteras, NC · 5K
- **[Blue Ridge Conservancy 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209974-blue-ridge-conservancy-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Blowing Rock, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Stars, Stripes, and Strides 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210767-stars-stripes-and-strides-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Monroe, NC · 5K
- **[Patriot 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210987-patriot-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Morganton, NC · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Walk the Talk 5k and Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211391-walk-the-talk-5k-and-fun-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bessemer City, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Wilson Doughnut Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211829-wilson-doughnut-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilson, NC · 5K
- **[Tough Oaks OCR (Obstacle Course Run)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-22446-tough-oaks-ocr-obstacle-course-run)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Newport, NC · 5K
- **[The 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club Selma Railroad Run 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-57482-the-50th-annual-boys-girls-club-selma-railroad-run-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Selma, NC · 5K
- **[The Roanoke Canal 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-70445-the-roanoke-canal-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Roanoke Rapids, NC · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[XC Experience](https://runthis.run/event/rs-77030-xc-experience)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rutherfordton, NC · 5K
- **[Over - Under Biathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-89010-over-under-biathlon)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Surf City, NC · 10K / 5K
- **[Corolla Ten Miler & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185869-corolla-ten-miler-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Corolla, NC · 10.0 mi / 5K
- **[H.O.P.E. Clinic 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190722-h-o-p-e-clinic-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Burlington, NC · 5K
- **[Liam Strong Charity Beach Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-92393-liam-strong-charity-beach-run)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wrightsville Beach, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[OBX GO FAR 2026 FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152087-obx-go-far-2026-fall-program-registration)** — Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kill Devil Hills, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Stop Drop and Roll 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-104707-stop-drop-and-roll-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Summerfield, NC · 5K
- **[She ROCKS Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-111924-she-rocks-run)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wilmington, NC · 5K / 1.5 mi
- **[Rhino Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-113497-rhino-run)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Dallas, NC · 5K / 1.2 mi
- **[Jace's 5k on the Runway for Warrior Jace Thompson](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150739-jaces-5k-on-the-runway-for-warrior-jace-thompson)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New London, NC · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151073-central-childrens-home-cross-country-festival-run)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Oxford, NC · 5K
- **[Ovarian Cancer 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-160666-ovarian-cancer-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Washington, NC · 5K

_Showing the 150 soonest of 588 upcoming races. The full list is on [the page itself](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/5k)._

## 5K races by city

- [Charlotte, NC (34)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/charlotte/5k.md)
- [Winston-Salem, NC (33)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/winston-salem/5k.md)
- [Raleigh, NC (21)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/raleigh/5k.md)
- [Wilmington, NC (21)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/wilmington/5k.md)
- [Cary, NC (20)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/cary/5k.md)
- [Concord, NC (19)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/concord/5k.md)
- [Greensboro, NC (19)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/greensboro/5k.md)
- [Durham, NC (15)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/durham/5k.md)
- [Greenville, NC (14)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/greenville/5k.md)
- [Chapel Hill, NC (11)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/chapel-hill/5k.md)
- [New Bern, NC (11)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/new-bern/5k.md)
- [Jacksonville, NC (10)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/jacksonville/5k.md)
- [Statesville, NC (10)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/statesville/5k.md)
- [Asheville, NC (9)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/asheville/5k.md)
- [Boone, NC (8)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/boone/5k.md)
- [Rocky Mount, NC (8)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/rocky-mount/5k.md)
- [Corolla, NC (7)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/corolla/5k.md)
- [Clemmons, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/clemmons/5k.md)
- [Fayetteville, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/fayetteville/5k.md)
- [Morganton, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/morganton/5k.md)
- [Ocean Isle Beach, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/ocean-isle-beach/5k.md)
- [Wilson, NC (6)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/wilson/5k.md)
- [Goldsboro, NC (5)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/goldsboro/5k.md)
- [Hickory, NC (5)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/hickory/5k.md)
- [Holly Springs, NC (5)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/holly-springs/5k.md)
- [Beaufort, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/beaufort/5k.md)
- [Bryson City, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/bryson-city/5k.md)
- [Gastonia, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/gastonia/5k.md)
- [Graham, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/graham/5k.md)
- [Lincolnton, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/lincolnton/5k.md)
- [Locust, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/locust/5k.md)
- [Lumberton, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/lumberton/5k.md)
- [Pinehurst, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/pinehurst/5k.md)
- [Salisbury, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/salisbury/5k.md)
- [Surf City, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/surf-city/5k.md)
- [Washington, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/washington/5k.md)
- [Wendell, NC (4)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/wendell/5k.md)
- [Cullowhee, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/cullowhee/5k.md)
- [Denver, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/denver/5k.md)
- [Edenton, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/edenton/5k.md)
- [Elizabethtown, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/elizabethtown/5k.md)
- [Fuquay Varina, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/fuquay-varina/5k.md)
- [High Point, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/high-point/5k.md)
- [Kill Devil Hills, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/kill-devil-hills/5k.md)
- [Kinston, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/kinston/5k.md)
- [Knightdale, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/knightdale/5k.md)
- [Lenoir, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/lenoir/5k.md)
- [Louisburg, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/louisburg/5k.md)
- [Pittsboro, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/pittsboro/5k.md)
- [test, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/test/5k.md)
- [Troutman, NC (3)](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/troutman/5k.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/5k](https://runthis.run/races/north-carolina/5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).