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

Lighthouse 5k Series May 20, 2026

Corolla, North Carolina, United States

20 May, 2026 (Wed)

Running

5K 1.6K

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Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

18 May, 2026 (Mon)

Running

1.6K 3.2K 4.8K

Biltmore Kiwanis Classic

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

17 May, 2026 (Sun)

Running

15K 5K

Tunnel to Towers Climb - Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

17 May, 2026 (Sun)

Running

5K

Summerhouse Make-A-Wish Spring Fling 2026

Holly Ridge, North Carolina, United States

17 May, 2026 (Sun)

Running

5K 10K

NC Fossil Fest 5K

Aurora, North Carolina, United States

17 May, 2026 (Sun) – 31 May, 2026

Running

5K

1 Mile Kids Run (Ages 12 and under)

Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, United States

16 May, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K 1.6K

T1D Summer Kickoff 5K

Durham, North Carolina, United States

16 May, 2026 (Sat)

Running

4.8K

Wellness 5k & Fun Run- Stars and Strides

Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States

16 May, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K 1K

Luau 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (20)

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

16 May, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K Half-Marathon

The Cara Hunt Memorial 5K

Fairmont, North Carolina, United States

16 May, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K 1.6K

Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (20)

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

16 May, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon