North Carolina · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Raleigh, North Carolina

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

41 upcoming 5K races found · 29 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field2,769 finishersTrophy Trot 5kin the 5K
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Triangle, NC Raleigh, NC5KFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026Perseverance: The V Foundation 5k Raleigh, NC5K1KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Oct 31, 2026Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival Raleigh, NC5KRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46) Raleigh, NC5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (47) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026NCFC ECNL Girls Glow Run Chasing Goals, Changing Lives Raleigh, NC5KFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Trophy Trot 5k Raleigh, NC5KRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Thu, Nov 26, 2026Leesville Community Turkey Trot Raleigh, NC5KRegistration opens Oct 20From $20Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50) Raleigh, NC5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026JKL AERO 5K Raleigh, NC5KRegistration opens Dec 19From $0Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027New Year 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (01) Raleigh, NC5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M, Raleigh, NC (03) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 30, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (05) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (07) Raleigh, NC5K10KFrom $30Details Sun, Feb 14, 2027Run for the Roses 5K Raleigh, NC5KFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Viking 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (08) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 13, 2027Pirate 5K &10K at Raleigh, NC (11) Raleigh, NC5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Squirrel 5K, & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (12) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Ella's Race Raleigh, NC10K5K1 MileFrom $25Register Sat, Apr 10, 2027Bunny 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (15) Raleigh, NC5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Run in the Park 5K • 10K & Virtual Race Raleigh, NC5K10KFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Relay For Ribbons 5K Raleigh, NC5KFrom $40Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Reach, Rally, & Run Raleigh, NC10K5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (16) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, May 8, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (19) Raleigh, NC5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, May 15, 2027Pirate 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (20) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, May 15, 2027Five Points 5k Raleigh, NC5KRegistration opens Dec 1From $30Details Sat, May 29, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (22) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 12, 2027Luau 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (24) Raleigh, NC5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 19, 2027Squirrel 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (25) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Eagle 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (28) Raleigh, NC5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (29) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jul 31, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (31) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 7, 2027Wild Bill 5k Raleigh, NC5K0.5 MilesFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 14, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 21, 2027Luau 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Sep 11, 2027Squirrel 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37) Raleigh, NC5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 18, 2027Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $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 15, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Raleigh

When are most 5K races held in Raleigh?

October is the busiest month for 5K races in Raleigh, with 5 of the 41, followed by November with 5. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Raleigh 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 29 5K races in Raleigh with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:45, 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 Raleigh?

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