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The Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk is a 5K run/walk held at Frank Liske Park in Concord, North Carolina. It begins at 10 a.m. and includes a virtual option for those unable to attend in person. The Journey Collective Inc. organizes the event, focusing on women’s wellness across spiritual, emotional, physical, and financial aspects. The race honors the memory of Audrey L. Ward. It is designed for a wide range of participants, not exclusively competitive runners. Women, men, families, children, walkers, supporters, and pets are welcome. The entry fee remains the same for both in-person and virtual participation.

The Haunted 5K & 13.1M in Hickory, North Carolina, is a Halloween-themed US Road Running event featuring a 5K and a half marathon. Both races begin at 8:30 AM. Online registration via RunSignup is required prior to race day, as on-site registration is unavailable. Packet pickup is available in the brief period before the start. Both races follow simple out-and-back courses. The 5K course is repeated twice, and the half marathon course is repeated six times. The start and registration area are located north of the VFW, with parking and restrooms at the Trailhead. The event has a 3-hour, 30-minute time limit. All finishers will receive a themed medal, and costumes are encouraged. A group photo marks the start of each race, and the best costume award is presented at the start, integrating the Halloween theme into the morning before the repeated course begins.

Cal Tri Charlotte athletes head to Lake Norman State Park in North Carolina, located approximately 38 miles north of Charlotte. This event offers a flexible multisport day with 12 options, divided equally between Sprint and Olympic distances. Choices include triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, swim-only, and run-only formats. The standard triathlon involves a swim, bike, and run. RunBikeRun variations substitute the swim with a second run: Sprint distances are 5 km, 26 km bike, 5 km, while Olympic distances are 5 km, 40 km bike, 10 km. Swim-only participants can select 400 yards or 1,640 yards, and runners have 5K and 10K choices. Average air temperatures range from 59 F to 77 F, with water averaging 69 F. Organizers suggest a wetsuit for the swim.

The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a fall running event in Charlotte, North Carolina. It begins at Mallard Creek Playground on Mallard Creek Road, across from Mallard Creek Elementary School. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. All distances commence at 8:30 AM. Online registration is available via RunSignup; no race-day sign-ups will be permitted. The course design is straightforward and repetitive: each distance follows an out-and-back route. The 5K completes it once, the 10K completes it twice, and the half marathon completes its out-and-back course four times. This allows runners to cover the same terrain multiple times and monitor their progress with each loop. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes prior to the start and concludes 10 minutes before the start. The course time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Entry fees are reduced for children aged 1 to 15 for all distances.

The Night Crawl 5K is an in-person run, walk, or crawl through downtown Newton, North Carolina. It is presented by the Catawba Valley Association of Realtors and offers a standard 5K, a student 5K, and a T-shirt-only option for those who wish to support the event without racing. The race raises money for the Elementary School Back Pack Programs in Caldwell and Catawba Counties, making the local charity purpose central to why people sign up, sponsor, or volunteer. This is the event's 17th annual running, and registration is handled through RunSignup or the Catawba Valley Association of Realtors office.

Race for Peace, or Carrera por la Paz, is a morning 5K run/walk at La Villita Park on Chicago’s South Side, located at 2800 S Sacramento Ave. The Little Village Rotary Club organizes this event to raise funds for youth programs in Little Village and nearby communities, with the race centered on an anti-violence and peace message. Participants can select a competitive 5K that begins first or a non-competitive 5K run/walk that follows shortly after. The event is local and accessible: the park entrance and lot are reached from South Albany Ave, offering free on-site parking, street parking, nearby CTA bus stops, and the Pink Line about a mile away. Competitive runners can compete for cash prizes, with awards for the top three men and women. All registered participants receive a finisher medal and a race-day shirt. Packets are available for pickup on race morning, and volunteers can hold personal belongings during the race.

The Haunted 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon in Charlotte begins at 8:30 AM from Mallard Creek Playground, located across from Mallard Creek Elementary School. This US Road Running event offers four distance options on the same race morning. All participants must register through RunSignup prior to the event, as on-site registration is not available. The courses consist of straightforward out-and-back routes, each featuring a hill at the beginning and end. The 5K completes the route once, the 10K twice, the half marathon four times, and the marathon eight times, all within a six-hour time limit. Medals will be awarded to all finishers, with additional awards presented. Series points are recorded, and the Halloween theme is most evident in the best costume award.

The Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop is a Halloween-themed Greenway race featuring a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Separate entry options are available for youth and adult participants, accommodating runners, walkers, families, and Special Olympics supporters. The course remains on the Greenway, offering a straightforward off-road setting rather than a route dominated by streets. Proceeds benefit Iredell County Special Olympics, and the first 10 finishers will receive a free pair of Feetures socks.

The Gobbler 5K & 13.1M is a small race at Hickory City Park in Hickory, North Carolina, offering both a 5K and a half marathon. Both races begin at 8:30 AM. Participants register via RunSignup prior to race day, as on-site registration is unavailable. Packet pickup is available in a brief pre-race window, opening 30 minutes before the start and closing 10 minutes prior. The start and registration area are located north of the VFW, opposite the intersection of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW. Parking and restrooms are situated at the Trailhead. Both races follow a repeated out-and-back format. The 5K completes its out-and-back course twice, and the half marathon repeats its out-and-back course six times. All participants must finish within a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit.

The Old Armor 5K for Heroes is a 5K race held in Kannapolis, North Carolina. It starts in Downtown Kannapolis and is associated with Old Armor Beer Company on West Avenue. This race is part of the Run Kannapolis series, concluding the local race schedule. Participants of all ages and abilities, including runners and walkers, are welcome. The event is structured to encourage broad community involvement, not just elite athletes. All funds raised benefit W.A.R. (Warriors Always Rise), a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M begins at 9:30 AM from the Dogwood Shelter in Concord, North Carolina. Runners can choose from 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances, all held on the same race morning. Advance registration is required via RunSignup, as no race-day sign-ups are available. Packet pickup is open from 30 minutes before the start until 10 minutes prior. The course offers shade and is primarily paved, with a single section of gravel or dirt. All race distances follow out-and-back designs. The 5K consists of a single 3.11-mile loop. The 10K involves completing this loop twice. The half marathon uses a 3.28-mile out-and-back segment repeated four times, and the marathon repeats this longer segment eight times. A six-hour time limit is in effect for the longer races, emphasizing consistent lap completion. The shorter races utilize the same straightforward course layout.