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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.

24 upcoming 5K races found · 16 with finish-time stats

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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-running11th year11th Annual Shea's Chase 5K Run & Walkannual tradition
Sat, Sep 12, 2026MILES Y PERREO Greensboro, NC5KFrom $25Register Sun, Sep 13, 2026Jog for Joan 5K Greensboro, NC5KFrom $10Register Sat, Sep 26, 202611th Annual Shea's Chase 5K Run & Walk Greensboro, NC5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Hit the Staxx 10K/5K Greensboro, NC10K5K15KFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Triad Lunge Forward Greensboro, NC5K1 MileFreeDetails Sat, Oct 3, 2026Weekday Preschool 5K Greensboro, NC5KFrom $35Details Fri, Oct 16, 2026Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Greensboro, NCHalf Marathon5KMarathon10KFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Empowerment In Motion - 5k & Fun Run Greensboro, NC5K1 MileFreeRegister 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 $35Details 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 $20Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Greensboro Half Marathon Greensboro, NCHalf Marathon5K1 MileFrom $20Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Running of the Turkeys Greensboro, NC5K1.6 Miles5KFrom $20Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026Downtown Jingle Jog 5K Greensboro, NC5K1 MileFrom $15Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Running of the Leprechauns Greensboro, NC5KFrom $15Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Waggin' Wild 5k & Fun Run Greensboro, NC5K1 MileFrom $28Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027PTI 5k/10k Run on the Runway Greensboro, NC10K5K1 MileFrom $5Details 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 $20Details Sat, May 22, 2027Elm Street Athletic Festival Greensboro, NC10 Miles1 Mile5KFrom $25Details

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 Sep 10, 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 24, followed by October with 6. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

How much do Greensboro 5K races cost?

Entry fees for 5K races here run from free to about $50, depending on the event and how early you register.

How early should I register for a 5K in Greensboro?

14 of the 24 5K races in Greensboro already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.

Are Greensboro 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 16 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.