When are most 5K races held in Salisbury?
October is the busiest month for 5K races in Salisbury, with 3 of the 7, followed by November 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 Salisbury, North Carolina
Every upcoming 5K around Salisbury, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
7 upcoming 5K races found · 6 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Salisbury races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026St. Matthew's 5K Run/Walk Salisbury, NCFrom $20Details Sun, Oct 25, 202616th Annual Rowan Rotary Spooky Sprint 5K Run/Walk Salisbury, NCFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Dolphin Dash Trail 5K and Fun Run 2026 Salisbury, NCFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 14, 20265K Run / Walk for Clean Water Salisbury, NCFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont Fall 5K Salisbury, NCRegistration closedFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 202619th Annual Butterball 5K Salisbury, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Mt. Hope Church 5K Run for Missions Salisbury, 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 16, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Salisbury
Are Salisbury 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 6 5K races in Salisbury with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:16, 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 Salisbury?
Browse Salisbury run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.