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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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    Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (36)

    Sat, Sep 5, 2026
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)

    Sat, Sep 5, 2026
    Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (36)

    Sat, Sep 5, 2026
    Hickory, North Carolina
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    Norwayne Alumni and Friends, Inc 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships

    Sat, Sep 5, 2026
    Fremont, North Carolina
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    $5K - September

    Tue, Sep 8, 2026
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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    Lighthouse 5k Series September 9, 2026

    Wed, Sep 9, 2026
    Corolla, North Carolina
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    Lion Pride 5K

    Thu, Sep 10, 2026
    Wilmington, North Carolina
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    Runway 5k

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Gastonia, North Carolina
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    4th Annual 5K Suicide Awareness/Prevention Event

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Concord, North Carolina
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    Sunbare Whispering 5k (Clothing Optional-Must be 18)

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
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    LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Wilson, North Carolina
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    9/11 Commemorative 5K Run/Walk

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Graham, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37)

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Raleigh, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (37)

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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    Donate Life NC Hero Run

    Sun, Sep 13, 2026
    Durham, North Carolina
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    Epiphany Cross Country #2

    Mon, Sep 14, 2026
    New Bern, North Carolina
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    I AM Too Sexy 5K

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Durham, North Carolina
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    2026 I AM Too Sexy 5K

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Durham, North Carolina
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    XC Experience

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Rutherfordton, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (38)

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Wilmington, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38)

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Raleigh, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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    WishMaker 5K

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Surf City, North Carolina
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    Liam Strong Charity Beach Run

    Sun, Sep 20, 2026
    Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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    Stop Drop and Roll 5K

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Summerfield, North Carolina
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    Miles for Maternal Mental Health 5K & Fun Run

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Winston Salem, North Carolina
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    Ovarian Cancer 5K

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Washington, North Carolina
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    Peter's Run 5K and The Bryant Mile

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Robersonville (Bear Grass), North Carolina
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    Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Wilkesboro, North Carolina
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    Sandhills Flyers 5K

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Pinehurst, North Carolina
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    Boots and Blooms 5K

    Wed, Sep 30, 2026
    New Bern, North Carolina
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    Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (40)

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Hickory, North Carolina
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    Camp CARE Annual Memorial 5K

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Concord, North Carolina
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    Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40)

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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    Weekday Preschool 5K

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Greensboro, North Carolina
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    Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Albemarle, North Carolina
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    First Pentecostal Church Color Blast

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Durham, North Carolina
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    Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (40)

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Movin' Mullet 5k Run

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Swansboro, North Carolina
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    Mission 5K

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Clemmons, North Carolina
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    Pink Ribbon Run 2026

    Sun, Oct 4, 2026
    Greenville, North Carolina
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    MRT 2026 5k

    Tue, Oct 6, 2026
    Statesville, North Carolina
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    JPII Cross Country Meet

    Thu, Oct 8, 2026
    Greenville, North Carolina
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    5K Zombie Run & One Mile Family Fun Run

    Sat, Oct 10, 2026
    Morganton, North Carolina
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    Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41)

    Sat, Oct 10, 2026
    Raleigh, North Carolina
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    Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (41)

    Sat, Oct 10, 2026
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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    Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (41)

    Sat, Oct 10, 2026
    Concord, North Carolina
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    Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run

    Sat, Oct 10, 2026
    Gastonia, North Carolina
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    Novant Health Lake Norman 15K & 5K

    Sun, Oct 11, 2026
    Cornelius, North Carolina
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    Epiphany Cross Country #3

    Mon, Oct 12, 2026
    New Bern, North Carolina
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    Miles for Mammos 5K Run/Walk

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026
    Jacksonville, North Carolina
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    Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026
    Wilmington, North Carolina
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    Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42)

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026
    Raleigh, North Carolina
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    Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (42)

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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    Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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    Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation 1 Mile Walk and 5K Run

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026
    Sparta, North Carolina
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    GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026
    Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
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    Let's Make Pink Just a Color

    Sun, Oct 18, 2026
    Morehead City, North Carolina
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    The Barley Chase

    Sun, Oct 18, 2026
    Newport, North Carolina
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    JPII Cross Country Meet #2

    Thu, Oct 22, 2026
    Greenville, North Carolina
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