Upcoming 5K Races
Upcoming U.S. road and trail races, searchable by state, ZIP code, distance and month. Pick a race, then build your pace band and find a coach to get you there.
Dec 2026
Frosty 5k
Lincolnton, NC · from $40
Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash
Charlotte, NC · Virtual option · from $23
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (51)
Charlotte, NC · from $30
Suggly Sweater 5K
Holly Springs, NC · from $20
Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51)
Wilmington, NC · from $30
Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)
Raleigh, NC · from $30
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (51)
Winston-Salem, NC · from $30
Jingle Jog 5K
Winston-Salem, NC · from $25
MOTM and MWC Reindeer Run 5K
Mebane, NC · from $25
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (52)
Charlotte, NC · from $30
Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (52)
Boone, NC · from $30
Fifty 5Ks Finisher Party - FINALE!
Durham, NC
Resolution Run
Greensboro, NC
NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026
Charlotte, NC · from $16
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Jan 2027
Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2027
Charlotte, NC · from $15
Restart 5K
Greenville, NC
New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon at Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery
Elizabethtown, NC · Virtual option · from $27
Resolution 5K presented by Bradshaw Rogers Financial Partners, Inc.
Salisbury, NC · from $10
Running of the Lights
Clemmons, NC · Virtual option · from $25
Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K
Carolina Beach, NC · from $35
New Year 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (01)
Hickory, NC · from $30
New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (01)
Rocky Mount, NC · from $30
New Year 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (01)
Wilmington, NC · from $30
Keep Going Run VIRTUAL CHARLOTTE 5K/10K/13.1
Virtual · from $25
Keep Going Run VIRTUAL RALEIGH 5K/10K/13.1
Virtual · from $25
Frosty Fifty Trail Races 5K|12.5K|25K|50K|50K Relay
Winston Salem, NC · from $20
Mutts & Marshmallows
Cary, NC · Virtual option · from $30
Newton Resolution 5k
Newton, NC · from $30
New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (02)
Concord, NC · from $30
New Year 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (02)
Raleigh, NC · from $30
New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (02)
Winston-Salem, NC · from $30
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (03)
Winston-Salem, NC · from $30
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (03)
Charlotte, NC · from $30
Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M, Raleigh, NC (03)
Raleigh, NC · from $30
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (03)
Wilmington, NC · from $30
Be Their Voice 5k
Fayetteville, NC
Polar Bear Run
Selma, NC · from $25
Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Boone, NC (04)
Boone, NC · from $30
Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (04)
Charlotte, NC · from $30
49 Miles of HOPE 5k/10k/49 Miler/Relay/Fun Run
Winston Salem, NC · from $8
Beat the Bridge 10k/5k presented by Marine Chevy
Jacksonville, NC · Virtual option · from $25
Viking 5K, 10K & 13.1M, Raleigh, NC (04)
Raleigh, NC · from $30
Ainsley's Angels 9th Annual Frosty 5K
Wilmington, NC · Virtual option · from $25
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (05)
Concord, NC · from $30
Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (05)
Raleigh, NC · from $30
KŌR Trail Run - Wilmington 5K/10K
Winnabow, NC
Frosty 5k
Lake Junaluska, NC
Feb 2027
Pirate 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (06)
Wilmington, NC · from $30
Miles for Marv: A Memorial 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run in Memory of Marvin Jarman
Greenville, NC · from $20
Northbound Run VIRTUAL CHARLOTTE 5K/10K/13.1
Virtual · from $25
Northbound Run VIRTUAL RALEIGH 5K/10K/13.1
Virtual · from $25
Pirate 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (06)
Hickory, NC · from $30
Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (06)
Rocky Mount, NC · from $30
The Trudge 5K & 10K
Wilmington, NC · from $40
Run Oak Island
Oak Island, NC · Virtual option · from $40
Sole Mates
Cary, NC · Virtual option · from $25
CUPID DASH 5K/10K
Jacksonville, NC · Virtual option · from $20
Love on the Run 5k/1 Mile 2027
Jarvisburg, NC · from $50
Beads & Bubbles 5K - Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery
Elizabethtown, NC · Virtual option · from $35
SURF Board Popsicle 5K 2027
Mocksville, NC · from $20
KŌR Trail Run - Raleigh 5K/10K
New Hill, NC
Hearts for Missions 5K
Kings Mountain, NC · from $20
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (07)
Winston-Salem, NC · from $30
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (07)
Concord, NC · from $30
Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (07)
Raleigh, NC · from $30
Cupid's Crawl 5K & 10K
Greenville, NC · Virtual option · from $25
Run for the Roses 5K
Raleigh, NC · from $40
Freakin Freezin 5K - Winston Salem
Winston Salem, NC · Virtual option · from $30
Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (08)
Charlotte, NC · from $30
Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (08)
Winston-Salem, NC · from $30
Viking 5K, 10k & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (08)
Wilmington, NC · from $30
Viking 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (08)
Raleigh, NC · from $30
Sirens and Sluggers
Fayetteville, NC · from $37
MRT 5k to 50k
Statesville, NC · from $5
Polar Plunge & Run
Kure Beach, NC · from $25
Heart & Sole 5k
Concord, NC · from $15
KŌR Trail Run - Pinehurst 5K/10K
Pinehurst, NC
Hearts to A.C.E. Decked Out 5K Run/Walk
Troutman, NC · from $35
Forum Fitness 44th Annual Winter Flight 8K & 5K and 2027 RRCA NC 8K Championship
Salisbury, NC · from $35
Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon
Wilmington, NC · Virtual option · from $20
Run the Creek 5K & Family Fun Run
Charlotte, NC
Viking Dash - Greensboro, NC
Pleasant Garden, NC
Ian Lewis Memorial 5K
Wake Forest, NC · from $30
Will Run for Food 5K
Mount Ulla, NC · from $15
Duke Time for Time 5K Color Run
Durham, NC · from $5
Heart Strides 8K, 5K, and Fun Run
Kinston, NC · from $25
Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Boone, NC (09)
Boone, NC · from $30
Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (09)
Charlotte, NC · from $30
NPSWC March for Sickle Cell In Person and Virtual 5K Run/Walk
New Bern, NC · Virtual option · from $30
North Buncombe Middle School Chilly Challenge 5K & 1-Mile Chili Chase
Weaverville, NC · Virtual option · from $25
Mar 2027
Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run
Liberty, NC · Virtual option · from $15
UNC Health Southeastern 5K, 10K & Fun Mile (Rumba on the Lumber)
Lumberton, NC · from $30
Ainsley's Angels 13th Annual Run With Your Heart 5K/10K/15K
Jacksonville, NC · Virtual option · from $30
Live Well Half Marathon, Free 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Greenville, NC · from $60
Shamrock Shuffle 5K 2027
Lillington, NC · from $10
St. Paul Village Community Walk & 5K Run
Chapel Hill, NC · from $30
5th Annual Rocket Man Pole Vault Lake Norman Half Marathon Wildman, 10K & 5K
Mooresville, NC · Virtual option · from $20
Running of the Leprechauns
Greensboro, NC · from $15
"Miles 4 Moore" Moore County Trail Marathon, Half, 10K, and 5K
Pinehurst, NC
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (10)
Rocky Mount, NC · from $30
Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (10)
Hickory, NC · from $30
Stride for Pride 5K & Relay
Charlotte, NC · from $35
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (10)
Wilmington, NC · from $30
Cary Greenways Half-Marathon
Cary, NC · Virtual option · from $35
St Leo - Run Leo 5K, 10K, and John Hanson Fun Run
Winston-Salem, NC
UltiMutt Race
Mill Spring, NC · from $85
Pot of Gold 5K
Knightdale, NC · from $35
Strides for Survivors
Cary, NC
St. Paddy’s Day 5k & Little Leprechaun Dash
Hendersonville, NC · Virtual option · from $10
The Free Run 5K
Fayetteville, NC · Virtual option · from $45
Waggin' Wild 5k & Fun Run
Greensboro, NC · from $28
22nd Annual Bear Foot 5K and Half Mile Fun Run
Bostic, NC
Steve Haydu St. Patrick's Lo Tide Run
Carolina Beach, NC · from $40
6th Annual St Patrick’s Day 5K and Pub Crawl
Washington, NC
Lu Mil Wine Run 5k
Elizabethtown, NC · from $25
7th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K at The Hasentree Club Supporting WWP
Wake Forest, NC · from $35
Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (11)
Winston-Salem, NC · from $30
Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (11)
Concord, NC · from $30
Pirate 5K &10K at Raleigh, NC (11)
Raleigh, NC · from $30
We ❤️ Teachers 5K - Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Virtual option · from $20
Mocksville Shamrock Run
Mocksville, NC · from $30
Shillelagh Shuffle 5K with Lake Norman Y and Lost Worlds Brewing Co
Cornelius, NC · from $25
Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual
Locust, NC · from $20
St Patrick's Day Go Green 3.17
Statesville, NC · from $13
Get Your Rear in Gear Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Run to the Rhythm Trail 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Pittsboro, NC · from $20
Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon at Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery
Elizabethtown, NC · Virtual option · from $30
Chasing The Legend
Jonesville, NC · from $20
Deacon Dash for Down Syndrome
Winston-Salem, NC · from $21
3-2-1 Dash for Down Syndrome 5K & Fun Run
Charlotte, NC · from $35
Hickory 5K Series
Hickory, NC
Squirrel 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (12)
Winston-Salem, NC · from $30
Squirrel 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (12)
Wilmington, NC · from $30
Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (12)
Charlotte, NC · from $30
Squirrel 5K, & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (12)
Raleigh, NC · from $30
Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Winston Salem
Winston Salem, NC · Virtual option · from $30
The Human Race 5K
Asheboro, NC
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (13)
Boone, NC · from $30
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (13)
Charlotte, NC · from $30
Bunny Run 5k
Sylva, NC
Easter Rabbit Hop 5k
Statesville, NC · from $5
Crystal Coast Cancer Rehab Center 5K Run & 1 Mile Cancer Survivor Walk
Beaufort, NC · from $40
Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 5K/10M
Kings Mountain, NC
2027 Bunny Run 5k & Festival
Concord, NC · from $20
Rosman Rumble 2026/7
Rosman, NC · from $30
Apr 2027
Coast Guard Marathon
Elizabeth City, NC · Virtual option · from $20
10th Annual Lions Club Vision 5k
Statesville, NC · Virtual option · from $15
PT the Pirate 5K
Greenville, NC · from $30
Sunrise Scramble
Cary, NC · Virtual option · from $5
Jamestown Run for TD1
Jamestown, NC
Bunny 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (14)
Wilmington, NC · from $30
Wendell 5K & 10K
Wendell, NC · from $35
Bunny 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (14)
Hickory, NC · from $30
Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (14)
Rocky Mount, NC · from $30
Eastern NC Run/Walk for Autism
Greenville, NC
Greater Goldsboro Road Run - Run for a Child
Goldsboro, NC · from $20
PTI 5k/10k Run on the Runway
Greensboro, NC · from $5
Core Sound Run
Harkers Island, NC · Virtual option · from $15
Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K
Hillsborough, NC · Virtual option · from $40
The First Step 5k
Grimesland, NC · from $20
CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K
Winston Salem, NC · from $10
Superheroes for Autism
Charlotte, NC · from $25
Glory Run 5k
Clayton, NC
Donate Life Hero Run East!
Greenville, NC
Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (15)
Concord, NC · from $30
Bunny 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (15)
Raleigh, NC · from $30
The Landmark 5k
Lincolnton, NC · from $30
Miles for Mimosas 5K - Zimmerman Vineyards
Trinity, NC · Virtual option
Race for the Fallen Glow Run: Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC · from $25
Bunny 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (15)
Winston-Salem, NC · from $30
Get Your Rear in Gear Raleigh
Cary, NC
North Carolina Springs Classic & The Fest
Holly Springs, NC · from $50
Healthy Soles 5K
Edenton, NC · from $30
Gold Mine River Run 5K
Marion, NC · from $20
Cowboy Ramble Run & Rhythm
Washington, NC · from $35
Run in the Park 5K • 10K & Virtual Race
Raleigh, NC · Virtual option · from $45
Lake James Races
Nebo, NC · Virtual option · from $45
Relay For Ribbons 5K
Raleigh, NC · from $30
Mt. Hope Church 5K Run for Missions
Salisbury, NC · from $10
The Sarcoma Stomp
Charlotte, NC · Virtual option
Pirate Nurse 5K
Greenville, NC · from $35
Run Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach, NC · Virtual option · from $40
Pig Pounder Brewery 5k
Greensboro, NC · Virtual option · from $30
Race for the Planet
Kure Beach, NC · Virtual option · from $25
10th Annual South Mountain 10 Miler, 5k and Fun Run
Morganton, NC · from $15
OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run
Atlantic Beach, NC · from $40
ECU Oral Cancer 5k
Greenville, NC · from $35
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (16)
Winston-Salem, NC · from $30
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (16)
Charlotte, NC · from $30
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (16)
Wilmington, NC · from $30
Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (16)
Raleigh, NC · from $30
Haliwa-Saponi 5k
Hollister, NC · from $25
Reach, Rally, & Run
Raleigh, NC · Virtual option · from $25
The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K
Kinston, NC · from $20
Band on the Run 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
Reidsville, NC · from $20
Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K
Cullowhee, NC · from $25
Isaiah 40:31 Run
Erwin, NC
2027 Union Grove Elementary Tiger Trot
Union Grove, NC
Step Up 5K for JTF
Greensboro, NC · from $30
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