RTtP 5K
The RTtP 5K run/walk starts on MLK Jr. Parkway.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 5K Run/Walk 9:00 AM
Where1100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway, 1100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway, Durham
CostSee organizer website for details
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United We Run 5K
United Way's first 5K starts and finishes on home plate at Wilson Ballpark, passing Whirligig Park and downtown.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 8 AM
WhereWilson Ballpark, 401 Goldsboro St S, Wilson
CostSee organizer website for details
Eno River Run
The 15th Eno River Run: six or eleven miles of autumn trail at Eno River State Park.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 25, 2026 · 11-MILE 8:00 AM; 6-MILE 8:30 AM
WhereEno River State Park (Fews Ford Access Area), 6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham
Cost11-MILE $55.00; 6-MILE $45.00
Annual UCB Halloween Run/Walk 5K
UCB's annual Halloween 5K run/walk in Morrisville benefits a different nonprofit each year.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 30, 2026 · UCB Halloween Race 12:00 PM
Where4000 Paramount Parkway Suite 200, 4000 Paramount Parkway Suite 200, Morrisville
CostUCB Halloween Race $19.99
Costumes & Cardio 5K
Fleet Feet Ninth Street's Halloween 5K, where the costume counts as much as the miles.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 30, 2026 · Costumes & Cardio 5K 6:30 PM
Where737 9th St #230, 737 9th St #230, Durham
CostSee organizer website for details
Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival
The 14th Day of the Dead 5K and street festival takes over downtown Raleigh for the Fox Road Boys & Girls Club.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · Day of the Dead 5k 9:00 AM
Where106 S Wilmington St, 106 S Wilmington St, Raleigh
CostSee organizer website for details
Faster Than Pastor 5k
A church's first Faster Than Pastor 5K and fun run marks 25 years of ministry.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · 5K 9:00 AM; 1K Fun Run/Walk - Untimed 9:10 AM
Where2686 Covered Bridge Rd, 2686 Covered Bridge Rd, Clayton
Cost5K $25.00; 1K Fun Run/Walk - Untimed $0.00
Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44)
US Road Running's Medal Madness offers a 5K and a half marathon, built for friendly, low-pressure race days.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · 5K 9:00 AM; Half Marathon 9:00 AM
WhereRaleigh, NC (44), 9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh
Cost5K $30.00; Half Marathon $65.00
Run For Your Life at Tarboro Brewing Company
A Halloween-morning 5K and one-mile run from Tarboro Brewing Company.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · 9 AM–12 PM
WhereTarboro Brewing Company, 526 N Main St, Tarboro
CostSee organizer website for details
Cary Academy 5k
Cary Academy's 5K marks the school's 30th anniversary.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 1, 2026 · 5k 9:00 AM
Where1500 North Harrison Ave, 1500 North Harrison Ave, Cary
Cost5k $30.00
Franklin All Nighter
Run or walk all night on Franklin Street to raise money for local mental health.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · Franklin All Nighter - All Night Run for Mental Health 5:14 PM
Where100 S. Columbia St., 100 S. Columbia St., Chapel Hill
CostFranklin All Nighter - All Night Run for Mental Health $35.00
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (45)
US Road Running's Gobbler 5K, 10K and half marathon in Rocky Mount.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · 5K 8:30 AM; 10K 8:30 AM; Half Marathon 8:30 AM
WhereRocky Mount, NC (45), 799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount
Cost5K $30.00; 10K $45.00; Half Marathon $65.00
Not Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM
LNGVTY's 5K mixes running with HYROX-style workout stations.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · All starts 8 AM (singles and doubles)
Where601 - A W Main Street, 601 - A W Main Street, Carrboro
CostNot Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / Non-Members $40.00; Not Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / Members $25.00; DOUBLES...Not Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / Non-Members $70.00; DOUBLES...Not Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / Members $40.00
Salute to Service 5K
Kenly's first Salute to Service 5K, with a mile run and a kids' fun run.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · 9 AM staggered start
WhereKenly Parks & Recreation (KAPARC), gym/soccer parking lot, 410 S College Ave, Kenly
CostSee organizer website for details
Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education
The 19th Eve Carson Memorial 5K honors her service at UNC.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 8, 2026 · 5K In-Person Participant 7:30 AM
WhereBynum Hall, 222 East Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill
Cost5K In-Person Participant $25.00
Jodi 5K Run & Walk
The fifth Jodi 5K run and walk benefits the Lung Cancer Initiative.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 8, 2026 · 5K Run / Walk 9:00 AM; VIRTUAL 5K Run / Walk 9:00 AM
Where1639 University Dr, 1639 University Dr, Durham
Cost5K Run / Walk $40.00; VIRTUAL 5K Run / Walk $30.00
Saucony "Find Fast Friends" Relay
Fleet Feet Raleigh splits runners into six teams for a three-heat relay at Ravenscroft School.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Nov 10, 2026 · Relay 6:00 PM
Where7409 Falls of Neuse Rd, 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh
CostSee organizer website for details
Farm City Week 5K Trail Run/Walk
A 5K trail run and walk celebrates Person County's Farm City Week and supports 4-H.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · Farm City Week 5K Fun Run 8:00 AM
Where294 Hawkins Loop, 294 Hawkins Loop, Hurdle Mills
CostFarm City Week 5K Fun Run $30.00
Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46)
US Road Running's Gobbler 5K and 10K, built for friendly, low-pressure race days.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereRaleigh, NC (46), 9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh
CostSee organizer website for details
Robin Run 5K
The Robin Run 5K honors Robin Givens and funds YMCA youth programs.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · 7:45 AM
WhereFoundation YMCA of Wilson, 233 Nash St N, Wilson
CostSee organizer website for details
Stars, Stripes, & Strides
A 15K, 10K, 5K and fun mile through Bond Metro Park in support of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · 15K 9:00 AM; 10K 9:00 AM; 5K 9:00 AM; Fun Mile 9:00 AM; Kids in Strollers 9:00 AM; Exhibitor 9:00 AM
Where801 High House Rd., 801 High House Rd., Cary
CostSee organizer website for details
The 17th Annual Durham Academy Turkey Trot
The turkeys are back at Durham Academy's Upper School for the 17th Turkey Trot.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · 5K 10 AM; Middle School Mile (grades 5–8) 10:40 AM; PK–4th grade Fun Run 11 AM
WhereDurham Academy, 3601 Ridge Rd, Durham
Cost5K Run (all ages) $35.00; Middle School Mile (5th to 8th grade) $0.00; Preschool/Lower School Fun Run (PK to 4th grade) $0.00
Solar Strides 5K
The second Solar Strides 5K raises money for SolarEquity, a student nonprofit bringing solar to low-income communities.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 15, 2026 · Student Registration 7:30 AM; Solar Strides 5K Walk and Run 7:30 AM
Where230 E Cameron Ave, 230 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill
CostStudent Registration $15.00; Solar Strides 5K Walk and Run $20.00
17th Annual Trail Run/Walk at Chestnut Ridge
Trail races of one mile, a 5K and eight miles circle Camp Chestnut Ridge's lake; walkers welcome on the shorter two.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21, 2026 · starts 9:30 AM
WhereCamp Chestnut Ridge, 4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd, Efland
CostSee organizer website for details
Gobble Waddle 5K & 10K
Johnston Health's 18th Gobble Waddle 5K and 10K welcomes strollers and leashed dogs.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21, 2026 · 9 AM–1 PM
WhereSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 218 S Second St, Smithfield
CostSee organizer website for details
Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (47)
US Road Running's Gobbler 5K and half marathon, built for friendly, low-pressure race days.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21, 2026 · 5K 9:00 AM; Half Marathon 9:00 AM
WhereRaleigh, NC (47), 9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh
Cost5K $30.00; Half Marathon $65.00
Our 3 Winners 5k
UNC's Muslim Students Association runs the Our 3 Winners 5K in memory of Deah, Yusor and Razan.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21, 2026 · Our Three Winners 5k 7:30 AM
Where230 E Cameron Ave, 230 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill
CostOur Three Winners 5k $25.00
RISE UP! Run Over Cancer 5K
Carolina Strive's citywide 5K raises money for cancer research and treatment.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21, 2026 · 1K Fun Run 8:00 AM; 5K 8:30 AM
Where600 Independence Drive, 600 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount
Cost1K Fun Run $40.00; 5K $40.00
Turkey Leg 5K
Knightdale Parks and Recreation's annual Turkey Leg 5K starts at Station Park.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21, 2026 · Turkey Leg 5K 8:00 AM
WhereKnightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Avenue, Knightdale
CostTurkey Leg 5K $20.00