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    5Ks in North Carolina

    Every 5k we track across North Carolina, sorted by date. Each card shows deterministic 0–100 scores for beginner-friendliness, PR potential, value, vibe, and family appeal.

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    JPII Cross Country Meet #2

    Thu, Oct 22, 2026
    Greenville, North Carolina
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    The NCANA Run for Joy 5K

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026
    Winston Salem, North Carolina
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    NODA Halloween Freaky 5k

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Glow Run 5k Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville & Orthopaedics East

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026
    Greenville, North Carolina
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    Running Scared 5K

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Hawg Run

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026
    LEXINGTON, North Carolina
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    Dare to Scare 5k & Sweet Treat Fun Run

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026
    Manteo, North Carolina
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    Seaside Shuffle

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026
    Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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    14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop

    Tue, Oct 27, 2026
    Statesville, North Carolina
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    Nailed It! 5K Pumpkin Run/1 Mile Fun Walk

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026
    Kernersville, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (44)

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026
    Concord, North Carolina
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    The Compass Pointe 5K

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026
    Leland, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (44)

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Seaboard Festival 5K

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026
    Hamlet, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44)

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026
    Raleigh, North Carolina
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    Bertie Spectacular 5K & 1 Mile

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026
    Windsor, North Carolina
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    Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    Graham, North Carolina
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    The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    Jacksonville, North Carolina
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    Miles for Meals 5K

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    Clemmons, North Carolina
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    Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (45)

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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    Strides for Diabetes Awareness 5K

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    Mayodan, North Carolina
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    Gobbler 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (45)

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    Hickory, North Carolina
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    Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    Gastonia, North Carolina
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    Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (45)

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Gobbler 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at Jamison Park, Winston-Salem, NC (46)

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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    Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46)

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026
    Raleigh, North Carolina
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    Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026
    Concord, North Carolina
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    Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026
    Monroe, North Carolina
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    I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026
    Dunn, North Carolina
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    Stars, Stripes, & Strides

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026
    Cary, North Carolina
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Pinehurst Turkey Trot

    Sat, Nov 21, 2026
    Pinehurst, North Carolina
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    Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 10K & Youth Fun Run

    Sat, Nov 21, 2026
    Hickory, North Carolina
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    Gobble Waddle 5K/10K

    Sat, Nov 21, 2026
    Smithfield, North Carolina
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    Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (47)

    Sat, Nov 21, 2026
    Raleigh, North Carolina
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    Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47)

    Sat, Nov 21, 2026
    Wilmington, North Carolina
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    Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (47)

    Sat, Nov 21, 2026
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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    Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Corolla, North Carolina
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    20th Annual Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    cornelius, North Carolina
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    Asheville Turkey Trot

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Asheville, North Carolina
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    Onslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot 2026

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Jacksonville, North Carolina
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    Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Black Mountain, North Carolina
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    Gobble Gobble 5K

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Locust, North Carolina
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    Running of the Turkeys

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Greensboro, North Carolina
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Beau's Buddies Turkey Trot for Tots

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Greenville, North Carolina
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    14th Annual Old North State 5K Turkey Trot Run

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    New London, North Carolina
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    High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Boone, North Carolina
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    Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Franklin, North Carolina
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    Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Boiling Springs, North Carolina
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    Leftovers Trail Run

    Sat, Nov 28, 2026
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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    Jingle Bell Rockin' Run

    Sat, Dec 5, 2026
    Kings Mountain, North Carolina
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    Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)

    Sat, Dec 5, 2026
    Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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    Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (49)

    Sat, Dec 5, 2026
    Hickory, North Carolina
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    Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (49)

    Sat, Dec 5, 2026
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk

    Sun, Dec 6, 2026
    Locust, North Carolina
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    Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50)

    Sat, Dec 12, 2026
    Concord, North Carolina
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    Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)

    Sat, Dec 12, 2026
    Raleigh, North Carolina
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    Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (50)

    Sat, Dec 12, 2026
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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    SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!

    Sat, Dec 12, 2026
    Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
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    Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

    Sat, Dec 12, 2026
    Burlington, North Carolina
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    Santa Dash 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville & Orthopaedics East

    Sat, Dec 12, 2026
    Greenville, North Carolina
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