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Upcoming 5K races near Jacksonville
JUL 2
11JUL
Run · road · 5K
Crack Of Dawn Dash
Lenoir · 60 km away
18JUL
Run · road · 5K
Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (29)
Wilmington · 77 km away
AUG 1
15AUG
Run · road · 5K
Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (33)
Wilmington · 76 km away
SEP 5
10SEP
Run · road · 5K
Lion Pride 5K
Wilmington · 69 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Mind Over Miles 5k Walk/Run
Jacksonville · 6 km away
Jacksonville · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Jacksonville
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Movin' Mullet 5k Run
The Movin' Mullet 5k Run is a 5K in Swansboro, North Carolina, timed for the Saturday before the town's Mullet Festival. The race is presented by Marine Chevy and gives the festival weekend an early start, with an in-person 5K, a virtual 5K option, and a free stroller category for children ages 5 and under.
The start is listed around downtown Swansboro, with The Boro Restaurant & Bar on Front Street named as the race start and 106 Church Street used as the event location. The hook is the mullet joke in both senses: the local fish and the haircut. Runners are encouraged to wear fun clothes and show off any version of the style, from a "Kentucky Waterfall" to an "El Camino Headrest," with the race promising business at the start line and a party at the finish medal.
Run for the Ta Tas
Run for the Ta Tas includes a 5K race in Wilmington, North Carolina, held in October. This event is a short road run, suitable for runners and walkers seeking a manageable fall race, rather than a long endurance challenge.
The listing provides the event's location in Wilmington and specifies only the 5K category, without a detailed course map. The race is organized by Run for the Ta-Tas, suggesting a themed community run rather than a typical club competition.
Run for the Ta-Tas 5K - Wilmington
Mumfest MUMosa 5k & Fun Run
The Mumfest MUMosa 5K & Fun Run is a fall run/walk in historic downtown New Bern, North Carolina. It offers a 5K, a 1-mile Fun Run, and virtual options for both distances. The in-person race begins at 210 E Front Street. New Bern Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Swiss Bear Inc., organizes the event. It coincides with Mumfest weekend, meaning participants share downtown with a larger festival crowd, not a standalone road race.
The 5K route partially uses closed streets within the Mumfest festival footprint, guiding runners through the downtown area filled with music, food, arts, and family activities. Mumfest attracts tens of thousands of visitors. The race is intended for casual runners, walkers, families, and local competitors seeking a short event integrated into the festival day. The 5K includes awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, plus age-group awards for ages 10 and under through 70+.
Miles for Mammos 5K Run/Walk
The Miles for Mammos 5K Run/Walk begins at 9 AM at Jacksonville Commons in Jacksonville, North Carolina, preceded by an organized warmup. This flat, fast 5K supports Julie's Pink Warrior Project, with race proceeds funding free screening mammograms for uninsured and underinsured individuals in Onslow County.
The course accommodates runners, walkers, strollers, and families. Water is available around the halfway point, and spectators and fellow runners offer encouragement during the final stretch. The event features a standard 5K, a virtual 5K, children's races for ages 5 and under, and a Breast Cancer Warrior category for survivors and current warriors. All finishers receive medals, post-race snacks are provided, and leashed dogs are welcome, with bandanas available for a small donation. This race also counts as a bonus event in the JOSC race series.
Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)
The Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a US Road Running event with Halloween themes, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. All races commence at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup is available from 7:30 AM until 7:50 AM. Registration must be completed via RunSignup in advance; no race-day sign-ups will be accepted.
The 5K course involves two repetitions of a short out-and-back section. The half marathon course consists of six repetitions of a longer out-and-back section. This design utilizes a compact, looping format instead of a linear route through Wilmington. The event has a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit. Participants receive medals, and awards will be presented. Series points are awarded, and a best costume prize ensures the haunted theme is integrated beyond just the event's title.
Hallie Elizabeth 5K for Perinatal Loss Awareness
The Hallie Elizabeth 5K for Perinatal Loss Awareness is an annual 5K run/walk in Morehead City, North Carolina. It starts from the CHC Fitness Lot at 3709 Bridges Street and is held in memory of Hallie Elizabeth Daniels, who lived for nine days.
The event honors babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, and early infant loss. Runners, walkers, supporters, and volunteers share a day of remembrance rather than a typical race-only atmosphere. Proceeds go to the Carteret Health Care Bereavement Fund and related initiatives that provide care and resources for grieving families.
Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42)
The Haunted 5K & 13.1M in Raleigh, a US Road Running event, takes place at 9300 Deponie Dr. Both the 5K and half marathon begin at 9:00 AM. This is a Halloween-themed road race on concrete, not a trail run. Participants can select the 5K or the 13.1-mile distance. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes prior. Pre-registration on RunSignup is required, as there is no race-day registration.
Both distances feature an out-and-back course, designed for simplicity but offering repetition. The 5K completes its out-and-back loop twice, and the half marathon completes it six times, all within a three-hour time limit. Parking and restrooms are located by the playground on the park's north side, with the gate opening at 8:00 AM. Medals are provided to all finishers, and awards will be presented. Series points are awarded, and a best costume prize adds to the Halloween atmosphere.
Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k
The Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k takes place in October in Kinston, North Carolina. It offers a half marathon for those seeking a longer run and a 5k for a shorter run or walk. Mother Earth Brewing is the title sponsor, and Ironclad Races Inc., a Kinston-based nonprofit, organizes the event. The race attracts a local and accessible field, not a massive one: recent half marathon fields have included just over one hundred runners to slightly more than four hundred, while the 5k has drawn from under one hundred to nearly four hundred participants.
The event aims to draw runners to Kinston and highlight the city's historic and cultural attractions. Its proceeds support local groups such as HOPE Restorations, Hugo Volunteer Fire Department, Mary’s Soup Kitchen, and other community organizations. The race also ties into local environmental efforts through a partnership with Mother Earth Foundation and Sound Rivers to install a Trash Trap on the Neuse River. This provides the weekend with a distinct small-city character: a race sponsored by a brewery, managed by a nonprofit, with funds and focus remaining within Kinston.
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The Barley Chase
The Barley Chase is a USATF-certified 5K and 10K race held in Newport, North Carolina. The race begins at 9:00 a.m. at Shortway Brewing Co. on Chatham Street. This brewery-based road race starts at Shortway, proceeds through the center of Newport, and concludes at the same location.
The event offers two distance options for participants seeking a shorter race or a longer morning run. All finishers get a shirt, a medal, and a wristband for free post-run pints at the after party. The brewery is integrated into the race day from beginning to end.
Let's Make Pink Just a Color
Let’s Make Pink Just a Color is a local annual 5K and 1.5-mile fun run/walk focused on breast cancer support. The race honors Brittany Kelley, the founder, who died after fighting stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer.
Brittany started the event as a community project, and it quickly drew more than 400 participants and raised over $38,000 in its first year. The next edition passed $50,000, with all funds staying local to help patients with practical items such as chemo port access shirts, surgical bras, and drain bulb shower aids.
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Jacksonville Base Miles
Jacksonville hosts 40 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals get their base miles around the old Front Gate routes, Camp Johnson Scenic Loop, Riverwalk Crossing Park, and the New River side of town. The typical loop covers 20 km with +56 m gain. The brief names no formal run club, so locals lean on race mornings and steady meetups around familiar loops. Running with the Law 5K/10K - Sunset Pursuit puts people on riverfront and city streets at sunset, while Beat the Bridge 10k/5k, Stars & Strides 5k, and YMCA Chevy Shuffle 5k carry the anchor-event feel.
The route runs 2 miles from Camp LeJeune to Marine Boulevard. The Rails to Trails Greenway gives the city a bigger goal, with a planned 172-mile network linking toward Riverwalk Crossing Park. Richlands Loop Bicycle Route gives road riders a 50-mile rural spin, and its shorter 20-mile option sits south of Gregory Crossroads. The park has 2 miles of singletrack-style bike and walking trails. 9%.
Spring and fall feel like the cleanest training blocks here, especially for Richlands Loop and longer base miles. Summer in Onslow County gets extremely hot and humid, so locals move runs early, keep intervals honest, and treat long rides like bottle math. Winter weather in Onslow County turns unpredictable, but the flat coastal layout keeps Z2 work possible when the day opens up. Riverwalk Crossing Park, the Rail-to-Trails path, and Big Branch Bike Park stay useful when schedules shift, and race mornings like White Elephant 5k FUN RUN or the Turkey Trot keep people moving.