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Kiwanis Club of Pembroke 5k
Pembroke · 63 km away
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Rescue Run 5K
Asheboro · 65 km away
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Take the Lake
Lake Waccamaw · 46 km away
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9/11 Heroes Run - Raleigh, North Carolina
Holly Springs · 77 km away
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Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
Whispering Pines · 12 km away
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PAL Power Run 5k
Lillington · 65 km away
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Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk
The Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk is a family-friendly run and walk held at Uwharrie Brewing in Albemarle, North Carolina. It offers a 5K, a virtual 5K, and a 1-mile option. This is the event's second year and it coincides with Fire Prevention Week, distinguishing it from a typical road race.
Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome, contributing to a community gathering atmosphere rather than a competitive-only event. The run honors the old Firehouse, Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse Red, and the Albemarle Fire Department. Post-race activities include fire safety demonstrations, games, face painting, coloring books, free ice cream, and drinks. Participants over 21 receive a complimentary Uwharrie beer, with non-alcoholic options available for all.
Rock the Block 2025
Rock the Block is a community race event in Johnson County, Indiana, featuring a timed 10K, a family-friendly 5K walk/run, and a free Kids Run. It accommodates various participants: runners can compete in the 10K, families can enjoy a relaxed pace in the 5K, and children have their own cost-free event.
The day also offers food, music, vendors, awards, and giveaways, functioning as a local gathering alongside the race. Entry fees and support benefit organizations serving youth and families in Johnson County, and the event has raised significant funds for charity throughout its history. Sponsors and volunteers are essential in transforming the race into a fundraiser for the local community.
Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Rootrock lives up to its name: the trail run sends 5K, 10K, and half marathon runners onto single-track paths covered in roots and rocks at Briar Chapel, south of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It takes place on a mid-fall morning and utilizes the trail network within a 900-acre green community, featuring forested paths designed for hiking and mountain biking.
Great Meadow Park is the start and finish area. Its lawn, stage, and pavilion provide a central gathering point for the race. This run is the first event of the Rootrock Trail Races and is paired with the Rootrock Mountain Bike Race; athletes registering for both receive a discount and a special award. Following the run, the event offers food, music, a kids' treasure race, and an awards ceremony with giveaways.
Puppy Creek Fire Department “Run for a Cure” 5K
The Puppy Creek Fire Department “Run for a Cure” 5K is a self-timed run/walk held at Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital in Raeford, North Carolina. The event begins and ends on hospital grounds, with sign-in on the back lawn and a virtual 5K option for remote participation.
The race funds free breast exams, wig assistance, and other breast-cancer support for Hoke County residents lacking resources. It is designed for neighbors, families, and friends, accommodating all paces from walking to running. Children age seven and under participate free, baby strollers are welcome, but pets, bikes, and scooters are prohibited. The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office and Hoke County EMS provide support, and finishers with a runner’s bib receive a medal.
Sandhills Running "Sasquatch 4-Hour 1-Mile Repeat" and "Sasquatch 5K"
Sandhills Running’s Sasquatch offers a four-hour 1-mile repeat race alongside a 5K on the Weymouth Woods Boyd Tract Loop in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Both events commence at 8 AM on a clearly marked trail. The longer race allows participants four hours to complete as many one-mile laps as possible, while the 5K involves three circuits of the same loop.
The route encircles the Weymouth Center property and goes by the oldest known living longleaf pine, estimated to be over 470 years old. This format is ideal for runners prioritizing straightforward organization: a single, repeated trail loop, packet collection the night before or on race morning, parking at the Weymouth Woods Center for the Humanities, and a distinct option between a timed endurance event and a short trail 5K.
Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to Prevent
The Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk is a single-distance run or walk held entirely on the Fuquay-Varina High School campus in North Carolina. The Hiester Cares Foundation organizes it to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and offers participants a USATF-certified 5K course.
The route stays within the school grounds and mostly uses broad sidewalks, making the setup compact and easy to follow. Over 700 runners have participated throughout the event's history, contributing to over $350,000 raised for suicide prevention. Finishers can compete for overall male and female awards, as well as age-group awards from 15-and-under through 70-plus. Registered participants receive a race shirt and swag bag.
I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k
The I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k is a November 5K held in Dunn, North Carolina. It starts at 8:00 a.m. on North General Lee Avenue, near Tyler Park. The race begins and ends in the same location and is chip-timed, providing runners with an official recorded result.
The certified course is designed for speed, featuring only 56 feet of elevation change and a downhill finish. This marks the race's second year, and its proceeds benefit the local Toys for Tots chapter, giving this small-town 5K a distinct community purpose beyond the timing results.
Pinehurst Turkey Trot
The Pinehurst Turkey Trot begins and ends at The Village Arboretum in Pinehurst, a village in the Sandhills region of central North Carolina. This event holds the distinction of being the oldest Turkey Trot in the state. The primary race is a 5K, preceded by a 1-mile Little Gobbler fun run for children.
The 5K route guides participants through Pinehurst streets and residential areas, deviating from a closed stadium-style circuit. The day embraces Thanksgiving traditions: participants are invited to wear turkey costumes, all receive a long-sleeve race shirt and a finisher medal, and prizes are awarded to the top overall finishers, masters runners, and the top three in each age category.
10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
The Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10K & 5K begins near the stadium at Ting Park, within the North Main Athletic Complex in Holly Springs, North Carolina. This annual road race offers half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances, along with ruck divisions for each. The course presents runners with a combination of rolling hills, flatter sections, neighborhood streets, greenway trails, and a run down Main Street, avoiding a monotonous out-and-back on empty pavement.
All races start with a descent from Ting Park toward North Main Street, then encounter the rolling hills of Anchor Creek in the initial mile before reaching Middle Creek Greenway. The half marathon proceeds south through Bridgewater, Windcrest, Sunset Ridge, Veterans Park, Jones Park, the historic district, Main Street, and Womble Park. In Womble Park, participants navigate a figure-eight loop before rejoining the greenway around mile seven. The half marathon then follows Middle Creek Greenway for approximately five miles, with turnarounds at both extremities, before returning via Anchor Creek Way for the final mile to the finish. The 10K and 5K share the same initial section and enter Middle Creek Greenway, providing shorter-distance runners a sample of the varied terrain.
14th Annual Old North State 5K Turkey Trot Run
The Old North State Turkey Trot is a 5K run and walk held on Thanksgiving morning. Now in its 14th year, the setup is straightforward: pay a $20 entry fee, receive a long-sleeve Turkey Trot shirt, and join a family-friendly group of runners, walkers, stroller users, and others primarily attending for the holiday shirt.
The race also functions as a food-bank fundraiser, linking the day to giving as much as running. All who register by the shirt deadline are guaranteed their shirt on race day. Donors can add a personal name or company logo to the back of the shirts and will also receive free tees.
Birds of a Feather Trail Trot
Birds of a Feather Trail Trot is a Thanksgiving Day trail run at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Runners can choose a 2-mile route with paved path, grass, and smooth trail, or go longer on rugged 5K and 10K options with roots, rocks, and rolling hills. The 2-mile distance also has an untimed fun run option, suitable for those who want a relaxed holiday outing as well as those who want to race.
The event embraces a turkey-trot feel while not being solely a road race. Families and groups can run together, kids 11 and under participate for free, and everyone can stay afterward for pie. The post-race awards ceremony includes contests and giveaways, contributing to the morning's neighborhood holiday gathering atmosphere rather than a simple start-to-finish run.
Into the Woods 5K presented by Access Paving and Construction
The Into the Woods 5K, presented by Access Paving and Construction, is an annual 5K welcoming runners, walkers, families, and dogs. The race maintains a straightforward format: a short distance, a relaxed atmosphere, and space for those aiming for a fast time or simply wanting to enjoy the outdoors together.
The course incorporates both trail and road sections, offering more diversity than a typical pavement-only 5K. All finishers earn a medal, early registrants receive a race shirt, and the top performers vie for finisher awards.
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Sandhills Miles And Rides
Pinehurst-Southern Pines hosts 23 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run Pinehurst-Southern Pines on sandy soil, greenways, and park loops. The Pinehurst Greenway gives runners a pretty flat 5-mile out-and-back on Linden Road when Z2 is the job. Southern Pines Reservoir Park has a 2-mile loop around a 95-acre lake, so it works for easy miles before intervals. Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve covers 900 acres with pine forest feel underfoot. The loop hits 58 km and gains +114 m when locals want longer rolling work. Sandhills Running keeps the scene visible. Sandhills Flyers 5K, Pinehurst Turkey Trot, Viking Dash, and the Sasquatch races give the calendar its anchor event feel.
Rainbow Cycles says the Sandhills Area is a great place to ride a bike, and locals mostly agree after a few base miles here. Southern Pines Greenway Trail keeps rides mellow when the legs need recovery. Governor's Creek MTB Trail gives off-road riders a local singletrack option. Governor's Creek MTB Trail runs 9 mi from Camp Easter Road to McDeeds Creek Road. Horse farm neighborhood roads bring gravel and rollers. The climbs are in the rolling hills, with some descents and climbs but nothing like mountain grades. Pinehurst Triathlon Festival gives cyclists the anchor race name.
Locals train year-round, but the sweet spot is when sandy ground stays firm and the greenways feel easy to stack. Summer puts Reservoir Park, Weymouth Woods, and Martin Dog Park into the rotation because shade, water, and short loops matter. Reservoir Park has that 95-acre lake and a 2-mile loop, so runners can keep things controlled and riders can spin without turning the day into a gran fondo. Winter changes the rhythm more than the terrain. The Pinehurst Greenway stays useful because it is pretty flat and totals 5 miles. Deer show up early, Pinehurst still was not built on a grid, and locals keep routes simple when daylight gets tight.