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

Mistletoe Run

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

05 Dec, 2026 (Sat)

$20.00 - $70.00

Running

Half-Marathon 5K 1.6K

Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

05 Dec, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00

Running

5K

2026 Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NC

Cary, North Carolina, United States

05 Dec, 2026 (Sat)

$25.00 - $40.00

Running

5K 1.6K

Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)

Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States

05 Dec, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00 - $65.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon

White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC

Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States

05 Dec, 2026 (Sat)

$15.00

Running

5K

3rd Annual Santa Beach Walk/Run at Atlantic Beach, N.C.

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, United States

05 Dec, 2026 (Sat)

Free - $30.00

Running

4.8K

Mushing Mutts Canicross Race and Dog Friendly 5k

Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States

05 Dec, 2026 (Sat) – 19 Dec, 2026

$30.00 - $40.00

Trail running, Running

5K

Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

05 Dec, 2026 (Sat)

$50.00 - $130.00

Running

26.1K Half-Marathon 10K 5K +4

Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (49)

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

05 Dec, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00 - $65.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon

Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Jamestown, North Carolina, United States

05 Dec, 2026 (Sat)

$15.00 - $30.00

Running

5K 1.6K

Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (49)

Hickory, North Carolina, United States

05 Dec, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00 - $65.00

Running

5K Half-Marathon

Jingle Bell Rockin' Run

Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States

05 Dec, 2026 (Sat)

$30.00

Running

5K