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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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    MAD DASH

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Conover, North Carolina
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    HEROES 5K Run - Fun Walk & Pancake Breakfast

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Huntersville, North Carolina
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    EmergeOrtho 5K

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Wilmington, North Carolina
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    Farmville 5k & Fun Run

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Farmville, North Carolina
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    Luau 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (20)

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Wilmington, North Carolina
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    Lookin For A Cure Raleigh/Durham

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Durham, North Carolina
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    Luau 5K & 13.1 at Raleigh, NC (20)

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Raleigh, North Carolina
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    Debbie Hobart Memorial Run 5K

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Hickory, North Carolina
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    Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (20)

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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    Miles for Messiah

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Forest City, North Carolina
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    Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (20)

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Miles for Music

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Beaufort, North Carolina
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    5K SUMMER CELEBRATION

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Cornelius, North Carolina
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    Amanda's Race 5k

    Sat, May 16, 2026
    Wilson, North Carolina
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    Biltmore Kiwanis Classic

    Sun, May 17, 2026
    Asheville, North Carolina
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    UT Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Walk/Run

    Wed, May 20, 2026
    Durham, North Carolina
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    Lighthouse 5k Series May 20, 2026

    Wed, May 20, 2026
    Corolla, North Carolina
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    8th Annual Beautiful Feet 5K/10K

    Sat, May 23, 2026
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (21)

    Sat, May 23, 2026
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Positive Pathways Mental Health Awareness 5k

    Sat, May 23, 2026
    Morganton, North Carolina
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    Memorial Day 5k

    Sat, May 23, 2026
    Siler City, North Carolina
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    Lighthouse 5k Series May 27, 2026

    Wed, May 27, 2026
    Corolla, North Carolina
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    NC AAZK Zoo Dash 5K: Race to Protect the Wild

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Greensboro, North Carolina
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    Lions Roar 5k

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Statesville, North Carolina
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    Outrun Violence 5K

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Winston Salem, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (22)

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Concord, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (22)

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Raleigh, North Carolina
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    5K Walk to SOAR

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Winston Salem, North Carolina
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    Warhorse Gallop 5K and Pony Trot

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Black Mountain, North Carolina
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    Stomp the Stigma 5K

    Sat, May 30, 2026
    Louisburg, North Carolina
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    Lighthouse 5k Series June 3, 2026

    Wed, Jun 3, 2026
    Corolla, North Carolina
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    The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks

    Wed, Jun 3, 2026
    Hillsborough, North Carolina
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    The Big Run 5K

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Kernersville, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (23)

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Hickory, North Carolina
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    Yadkin River Run

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Jonesville, North Carolina
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    ACSL Stride For Service 5K

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Elon, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (23)

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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    Chase the Dream 5K and Fun Run

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Winston Salem, North Carolina
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    National Trails Day 5K

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Wake Forest, North Carolina
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    A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Fayetteville, North Carolina
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    Lake Norman Forest Run

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Statesville, North Carolina
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    Marine Corps League Mud Run hosted by the Percy John Fulton Detachment of Winston Salem

    Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Pinnacle, North Carolina
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    Stars & Strides 5k

    Sun, Jun 7, 2026
    Jacksonville, North Carolina
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    $5K - June

    Tue, Jun 9, 2026
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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    Lighthouse 5k Series June 10, 2026

    Wed, Jun 10, 2026
    Corolla, North Carolina
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    Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier June 11, 2026

    Thu, Jun 11, 2026
    Nags Head, North Carolina
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    2026 Healthy Achievement 5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | Ruck

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Myles for a Mission 5K

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Salisbury, North Carolina
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    Run Wild 5K at the North Carolina Zoo

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Asheboro, North Carolina
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    Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5k

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Greensboro, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (24)

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Concord, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (24)

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (24)

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Raleigh, North Carolina
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    Flying Colors Charity 5K and Fun Run

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Lewisville, North Carolina
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    Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Albemarle, North Carolina
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    3rd Annual Equal Footing 5k Run/Walk

    Sat, Jun 13, 2026
    Waxhaw, North Carolina
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    Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series June 19, 2026

    Fri, Jun 19, 2026
    Avon, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (25)

    Sat, Jun 20, 2026
    Charlotte, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (25)

    Sat, Jun 20, 2026
    Wilmington, North Carolina
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    Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (25)

    Sat, Jun 20, 2026
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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    Cities in North Carolina with the most 5k races on the calendar.

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