5K races in North Carolina, United States — 2026 running calendar

Feb

21

Hearts to A.c.e. Decked Out 5K Run/Walk

Troutman, North Carolina, United States

$35.00

Running

5K

Feb

26

Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Free - $145.00

Running

1.6K Marathon Half-Marathon 5K +4

Feb

27

Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Boone, NC (09)

Boone, North Carolina, United States

$30.00 - $65.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon

Feb

27

Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (09)

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

$30.00 - $65.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon

Feb

27

Npswc March for Sickle Cell In Person and Virtual 5K Run/Walk

New Bern, North Carolina, United States

$30.00

Running

5K

Feb

27

Duke Time for Time 5K Color Run

Durham, North Carolina, United States

$5.00 - $20.00

Walking Running

5K Adult Runner Child Runner (10 and under) Color Thrower

Feb

27

Heart Strides 8K, 5K, and Fun Run

Kinston, North Carolina, United States

$25.00 - $45.00

Running

8K 5K 1.6K

Feb

27

Run the Creek 5K & Family Fun Run

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

$12.00 - $30.00

Running

1.6K 5K

Feb

27

North Buncombe Middle School Chilly Challenge 5K & 1-Mile Chili Chase

Weaverville, North Carolina, United States

Free - $35.00

Running

5K 1.6K Restricted- In-school student team entrant Restricted in-school staff entrant +4

Feb

27

Viking Dash - Greensboro, NC

Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, United States

$45.00 - $55.00

Running

5K 10K

Mar

01

Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run

Liberty, North Carolina, United States

$15.00 - $25.00

Running

5K 1.6K

Mar

06

Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Lillington, North Carolina, United States

$10.00 - $40.00

Running Walking

5K 2027 Shamrock Shuffle Leprechaun Chase Leprechaun Chase +2