North Carolina · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Greensboro, North Carolina

Every upcoming 5K around Greensboro, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

19 upcoming 5K races found · 12 with finish-time stats

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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Greensboro races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field1,074 finishersRunning of the Turkeysin the 5KLongest-running8th year8th Annual Aggie Pride 5K 2026annual tradition
Fri, Oct 16, 2026Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Greensboro, NCHalf Marathon5KMarathon10KFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Empowerment In Motion - 5k & Fun Run Greensboro, NC5K1 MileFreeDetails Sat, Oct 24, 2026GHOE 5K Kickoff Greensboro, NC5KFrom $19Details Fri, Oct 30, 20268th Annual Aggie Pride 5K 2026 Greensboro, NC5K5KFrom $40Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Sasquatchilla 5K, 10K & Fun Run Greensboro, NC10K5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Miles for Montagnard - 5K Fun Run Greensboro, NC5KFrom $50Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Westerwood 5K Greensboro, NC5KFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Little Pink LaRue Run - Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk Greensboro, NC5KFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Triad GO FAR Community 5K & Fun Run Greensboro, NC1 Mile5KFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Greensboro Half Marathon Greensboro, NCHalf Marathon5K1 MileFrom $33Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Running of the Turkeys Greensboro, NC5K1.6 Miles5KFrom $38Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026Downtown Jingle Jog 5K Greensboro, NC5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Running of the Leprechauns Greensboro, NC5KFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Waggin' Wild 5k & Fun Run Greensboro, NC5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027PTI 5k/10k Run on the Runway Greensboro, NC10K5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sun, Apr 11, 2027Pig Pounder Brewery 5k Greensboro, NC5K5KFrom $32Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Step Up 5K for JTF Greensboro, NC5KFrom $30Details Sat, May 1, 2027May The Course Be With You Greensboro, NC10K5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, May 22, 2027Elm Street Athletic Festival Greensboro, NC10 Miles1 Mile5KRegistration opens Dec 1From $35Details

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 14, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Greensboro

When are most 5K races held in Greensboro?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Greensboro, with 7 of the 19, followed by October with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Greensboro 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 12 5K races in Greensboro with published results, the typical median finish is around 33:41, 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 Greensboro?

Browse Greensboro run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.