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

YMCA EmergeOrtho 5K

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

May 16, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K

YMCA Chevy Shuffle 5k presented by Marine Chevrolet

Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States

May 16, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K

New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Todd, North Carolina, United States

May 15, 2026 (Fri) – May 16, 2026

Running

5K Marathon Half-Marathon +1

$5K - May

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

May 12, 2026 (Tue)

Running

5K

Race For Hope

Elon, North Carolina, United States

May 10, 2026 (Sun)

Running

5K

Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (19)

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

May 9, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon

Cherokee Choices Mother's Day 5K

Bryson City, North Carolina, United States

May 9, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K

The ROCC Sunnyside Ministry 5K

Clemmons, North Carolina, United States

May 9, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K

Elm Street Athletic Festival

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

May 9, 2026 (Sat)

Running, Walking

16.1K 1.6K 5K +8

2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Durham

Durham, North Carolina, United States

May 9, 2026 (Sat) – May 11, 2026

Running

5K

Hmong Heritage Run 5K

Vale, North Carolina, United States

May 9, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K 1.6K

Parkinson's Beat It 5K

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

May 9, 2026 (Sat)

Running

5K 1.6K