5K Races in North Carolina

592 upcoming 5k races across North Carolina, updated nightly. Want radius search and maps? Open these in the Race Finder.

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When to race: 5k races in North Carolina

North Carolina has 592 upcoming 5k races over the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, December 2026 has the most listed races, with 77. Most are around Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem. The next one is 5K Run / Walk for Clean Water on November 14 in Salisbury.

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