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Upcoming 5K races near Johnson City

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America 250 Blue Devil Dash 5K

Gate City · 41 km away

AUG 5

Run · trail · 5K

Flag Rock 5K Trail Run

Norton · 70 km away

Run · road · 5K

Run Your Mouth 5K Run/Walk

Bristol · 35 km away

Run · road · 5K

Back in the Day 5K

Thomasville · 62 km away

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Bigfoot Dash 5K

Marion · 77 km away

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THE TY FIVE -5K Race Run/Walk

Rogersville · 58 km away

SEP 4

Run · road · 5K

Hunter's Heroes Memorial Run 5K/1M

Boone · 63 km away

Run · road · 5K

Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at NC (39)

Boone · 61 km away

Run · road · 5K

Norton · 70 km away

Run · road · 5K

VetFest Lebanon VA

Lebanon · 69 km away

Johnson City · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Johnson City

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Headwaters Monster Mash Fun Run Dash

The Headwaters Monster Mash Fun Run Dash, an autumn 5K and kids' race day in Manito Park on Spokane's South Hill, includes costumes and candy. The 5K begins in the morning with chip timing, followed by the Kids' Fun Run offering 1-mile, half-mile, and quarter-mile distances for younger participants. The event is designed for families. Parents can complete the 5K and then join their children for the Fun Run. Adults can also walk or run with kids throughout the entire course. Children finishing the Fun Run receive candy goodie bags. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. All proceeds benefit Active4Youth, a local nonprofit providing free elementary running programs in Spokane-area school districts and supporting after-school activities for children.

Speedway in Lights 5K

The Speedway in Lights 5K is a 5K run/walk at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, held during the holiday lights season with a 6 p.m. start. This is its 16th running, and more than 1,000 people are expected to participate in festive gear. The appeal is straightforward: runners and walkers get the first look at the Speedway In Lights display before the public drive-through crowd sees it. The route begins near Entrance No. 2 beside the BMS South Building, follows the Speedway In Lights course, and includes 40 new light displays. It sends participants up and back down the historic quarter-mile Bristol Dragway, then into the stadium through the pit gate and onto the high-banked oval. From there, the course turns left onto the backstretch, runs counterclockwise, and finishes just before Turn 2. Fleet Feet Sports presents the event; children 3 and under participate free, and families, walkers, casual runners, and holiday-light enthusiasts are the intended audience.

High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Santa Hustle Johnson City

Santa Hustle Johnson City is a holiday-themed race in Johnson City, Tennessee, offering 10K, 5K, and Kids Dash distances. It is designed for December running, incorporating Santa costumes and Christmas spirit into the event's concept. The course details are kept minimal, but the race includes holiday music and refreshment stops with candy canes and cookies. The event welcomes families, children, first-time participants, and experienced runners, and the Johnson City race is part of the larger Santa Hustle Race Series.

The Spooky Duke 5k, 10k, and Costume March

Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (52)

The Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M in Boone, NC, is a morning road race starting at 355 M.L.K. Jr. St. Participants can choose between 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. The race begins at 8:30 AM. Registration is exclusively through RunSignup. A six-hour course limit is provided, accommodating walkers and slower half marathoners. The 5K and 10K races follow a 3.11-mile out-and-back course; the 5K is one loop, and the 10K is two loops. The half marathon utilizes a distinct 3.28-mile out-and-back course, repeated four times. US Road Running is the organizer. All finishers will receive medals. A best costume award is presented, and participants can accumulate points for the US Road Running series.

Mountain City Mammoth 5K/10K

The Woodfin 5K is a community run/walk in Woodfin, North Carolina. It begins at Woodfin Elementary School at 9:00 AM and directly supports the school. Children 11 and under can participate for free and will still receive a race shirt. The race, held annually since 2014, has generated over $65,000 for kindergarten through fourth-grade classrooms. Woodfin Elementary organizes the event with assistance from the school PTO, the Town of Woodfin, YMCA of WNC, New Life Community Church, Reynolds Mountain Homeowners Association, and local volunteers. Awards are given to the top overall runners, masters runners aged 40 and up, and age-group finishers ranging from young children to older adults.

Fiddlin' 5k Run/Walk for the Arts

Run to the fine tunes of local musicians on a beautiful 5k route starting and finishing on the Otis Duck Greenway. Soak in spectacular mountain and rural views, then enjoy wholesome snacks. The Fiddlin' 5k is a local favorite.

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Hot Doggett 100

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Jerdon Mountain Challenge

JUL 2678 km away cycling

ORAMM (Off-Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell)

AUG 261 km away cycling

Boone Gran Fondo Volunteers

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Boone Gran Fondo, a SENA Gran Fondo National Series event

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Old Fort Fifty

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Pisgah Enduro

About 5K races in Johnson City

Johnson City Training Notes

Johnson City hosts 19 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals build easy miles around Founders Park, Winged Deer Park, and the shorter workday loops when they just need Z2. Founders Park gives the Bluegrass Half Marathon & Relay its start and finish at the Pavilion, so that race feels like the anchor event. The Tri-Cities Turtles Run Club meets weekly on Thursdays at 5:45 PM at Yee-Haw Johnson City on Buffalo Street. The Turtles welcome beginners, advanced runners, C25K crews, pacers, and runners of all levels. Johnson City also keeps the calendar sharp with Santa Hustle Johnson City, The S'mores Run Johnson City, Sorcerer's Sprint Mile, and the Duck Island miles.

Locals ride the Tweetsie Trail when they want steady base miles, and the trail runs about 10 miles on converted rail bed from Johnson City. Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park gives mountain bikers 40 acres of off-road trails and paved pump tracks, while Winged Deer Park adds walking trails and MTB trails in its northwestern portion. Tri-Cities Road Club keeps the road scene connected across Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, TN, and SW Virginia. Carter County Omnium gives racers a local anchor. Buffalo Mountain sits on the south side of town, and the bigger climbing days show up on Beauty Spot, Big Creek, Dennis Cove, Gap Creek, and Across Holston Mtn and back.

Early autumn is the best bet because Johnson City gets considerably drier then, and locals can stack long runs, gran fondo prep, gravel, and singletrack without fighting summer patterns every week. Summer brings the wettest part of the year, so runners keep intervals flexible and riders check conditions before heading to Tannery Knobs or The Camp at Buffalo Mtn. Winter stays cool, and snowfall is moderate and sporadic. The road group still has base miles, the run club still has Thursday rhythm, and everyone adjusts pace, tire choice, and layers when the Appalachian edge starts changing the day.