5K Races in North Carolina

North Carolina has 379 upcoming 5K races scheduled for 2026. That is the 5th-highest event count for 5K races of any state. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in August through October, quietest in January, February, and July. No single city dominates the calendar. Charlotte leads with 34 races, followed by Raleigh (19), Concord (18), and Winston-Salem (16). The remaining 77% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.