When are most 5K races held in Concord?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in Concord, with 5 of the 22, followed by October with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
North Carolina · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Concord, North Carolina
Every upcoming 5K around Concord, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
22 upcoming 5K races found · 18 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Concord races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (41) Concord, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt 5K CONCORD, NCFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (44) Concord, NCFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 7, 20262026 Veterans Salute 5K and 10K Concord, NCFrom $20Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run Concord, NCFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) Concord, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Santa Scramble 5K Concord, NCFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Laurel Park Turkey Day 5K/Fun Run Concord, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50) Concord, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina Concord, NCFrom $25Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (02) Concord, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 30, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (05) Concord, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (07) Concord, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (11) Concord, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (15) Concord, NCFrom $30Details Sat, May 8, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (19) Concord, NCFrom $30Details Sat, May 15, 2027Kristen's Krew 5K Concord, NCFrom $35Details Sat, May 29, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (22) Concord, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 12, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (24) Concord, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (28) Concord, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 31, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (31) Concord, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 14, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (33) Concord, NCFrom $30Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Concord
Are Concord 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 18 5K races in Concord with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:36, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a 5K in Concord?
Browse Concord run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Are there trail 5K races near Concord?
Yes, one race around Concord gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail.