Rocky Mount, NC · United States
5K races near Rocky Mount, NC
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Upcoming 5K races near Rocky Mount, NC
JUL 3
11JUL
Run · road · 5K
Crack Of Dawn Dash
Lenoir · 77 km away
11JUL
Run · road · 5K
Eagle 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (28)
Raleigh · 71 km away
12JUL
Run · road · 5K
Sour Apple Half Marathon & 5K
Smithfield · 69 km away
AUG 7
1AUG
Run · road · 5K
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (31)
Rocky Mount
8AUG
Run · road · 5K
Ninja 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (32)
Raleigh · 76 km away
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15AUG
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Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33)
Raleigh · 71 km away
22AUG
Run · trail · 5K
2026 Raleigh DEKA FIT & Ultra
Raleigh · 78 km away
23AUG
Run · road · 5K
Muddy Princess - Raleigh, NC
Raleigh · 78 km away
29AUG
Run · road · 5K
Zebulon B&G Club 5k Run
Zebulon · 49 km away
29AUG
Run · road · 5K
Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35)
Raleigh · 71 km away
SEP 10
5SEP
Run · road · 5K
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)
Rocky Mount
7SEP
Run · road · 5K
2026 HBCU STEM Education Run - Raleigh
Raleigh · 80 km away
10SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Christ Covenant Cross Country Meet
Greenville · 59 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Tunnel to Towers Climb - Raleigh, NC
Raleigh · 78 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37)
Raleigh · 71 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run
Wilson · 29 km away
16SEP
Run · road · 5K
Color Vibe 5K - Raleigh
Raleigh · 78 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38)
Raleigh · 71 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
The 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club Selma Railroad Run 5K
Selma · 63 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Peter's Run 5K and The Bryant Mile
Robersonville (Bear Grass) · 63 km away
Rocky Mount, NC · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Rocky Mount, NC
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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40)
The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a Halloween-season running event in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. All three races start at 8:30 AM from 799 Pennsylvania Avenue. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Each distance follows a repeated out-and-back format. Registration is exclusively through RunSignup; no on-site sign-ups are available. Packet pickup begins 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes prior.
The 5K and 10K use a 1.56-mile out-and-back loop, with 5K runners completing it twice and 10K runners completing it four times. The half marathon utilizes a 2.18-mile out-and-back loop, repeated six times. This course design is straightforward but can become mentally repetitive. All distances have a 3-hour, 30-minute time limit, emphasizing pacing more for half marathoners than for shorter race participants.
Run, Walk, & Roll for Rehab
Pink Ribbon Run 2026
The Pink Ribbon Run begins behind the Hilton Greenville on Landmark Street in Greenville, North Carolina. A certified 5K and a free 1-mile walk commence in the early afternoon. The 5K, a timed road race managed by Run the East, requires registration, while the walk offers a no-cost option to participate in the fundraiser.
The event supports local individuals undergoing treatment for breast cancer and their families. This marks the 11th year for the run, previously known as Run for the Ribbons. Participants in the 5K receive an event shirt upon registration. Awards are presented to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in each age group, ranging from children to those 70 and older.
JPII Cross Country Meet
Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41)
The Haunted 5K & 10K is a Halloween-season US Road Running event held at Green Hills County Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. Both races begin at 9:00 AM. The 5K costs $30 and the 10K costs $45. Registration must be completed via RunSignup prior to race morning, as there will be no on-site sign-ups. Packet pickup is available only from 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM.
The course is a concrete out-and-back route within the park, utilizing a 1.56-mile section. The 5K covers this loop twice, and the 10K covers it four times. All participants have a two-hour time limit. The park gate opens at 8:00 AM. Parking is located by the playground on the north side, where bathrooms are also situated. Finishers receive medals, and awards are presented. Runners can earn series points, with the best costume award highlighting the Halloween theme.
Feel the Burn 5K & 10K
The Feel the Burn 5K & 10K is an evening road race benefiting the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department. Both the 5K and 10K races begin at 6:00 PM, with check-in available from 4:30 PM. Participants can select a USATF-certified 5K or a 10K. The event supports a fire department that relies solely on volunteers.
The 10K course consists of running the 5K route twice. Awards are presented to the top two male and female finishers in each race within age categories ranging from under 14 to 60 and over. This structure accommodates participants of all ages, not just elite runners. Runners registering by the early deadline will receive a shirt, and early registration offers reduced fees for both distances.
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Triangle, NC
The Triangle edition of the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk is an October 3.1-mile run and walk held at 11455 Forest Pines Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is part of the Tunnel to Towers series, established to honor Stephen Siller, an FDNY firefighter who died responding to the World Trade Center attacks. The Raleigh event offers registration categories for adults, first responders and military, youth, and children, catering to families, walkers, runners, service members, and first responders, not exclusively competitive racers.
The course is a 5K run or walk starting from the Forest Pines Drive event site, as a detailed street-by-street route is not provided. The Triangle event is in its 14th year and funds Tunnel to Towers programs that support first responders and military families. The series also highlights Siller’s story: following the attacks, he donned his firefighter gear and ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel toward the Twin Towers.
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.
Haunted 5K & 13.1M
The Haunted 5K & 13.1M is a Halloween-themed running race held at 9300 Deponie Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina. Both the 5K and half marathon begin at 9:00 AM. The park gate opens at 8:00 AM, and packet pickup is available shortly before the start. Registration must be completed on RunSignup, as there is no race-day sign-up at the venue.
The course consists of concrete, out-and-back laps. The 5K covers the route twice, and the half marathon completes six out-and-back circuits. Parking and restrooms are located by the playground on the park's north side. The time limit for the race is three hours. Finishers will receive medals, and awards will be presented. Series points are awarded, and the costume award provides the race's distinct Halloween theme.
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.
Good Samaritan 5K Run
The Good Samaritan 5K Run begins in Uptown Greenville, North Carolina, on Evans Street near The Scullery. This event is a ministry fundraiser for Hope of Glory Ministries, with funds supporting families throughout Pitt County, particularly those at or below the poverty level. Participants can register for a standard 5K or the Cross Training 5K, which incorporates six exercise stations along the course. Coaches from CrossFit Greenville and Rebel Fitness will lead these stations, with weight exercises adapted to individual fitness levels. Cross training runners will also be grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced heats.
The course route proceeds toward the Town Common, returns via 5th Street, and passes East Carolina University before looping back to the Uptown area. It is USATF certified, featuring water stations at each mile marker, timing provided by Run The East, and awards for top overall and age-group finishers in both race categories. Hope of Glory Ministries, established in 2001 as a Christ-centered nonprofit, operates a Community Food Co-op that distributes fresh and non-perishable food twice monthly, connects families with mentors, and assists them in reallocating grocery savings towards debt reduction, emergency funds, or general savings. The race day also features a post-race gathering at U.B.E., participant t-shirts, and a bib discount at The Scullery.
Happy Valley Humdinger
Happy Valley Humdinger is a Saturday-evening 5K in Happy Valley, North Carolina, situated between Lenoir and Blowing Rock. The race follows a point-to-point course: runners begin at Lapaz / Marshallberg Farm and conclude at Happy Valley Filling Station. This setup offers a journey through the valley rather than a circuitous park route.
Following the race, the venue transforms into an outdoor gathering featuring awards, craft beer, wood-fired pizza, and live music. Attendees aged 21 and over receive a complimentary beer. Quest 4 Life sponsors a Kids Run held in the evening, and complimentary shuttles return runners to the starting area parking. The race incorporates local elements, such as an official shirt designed by Image 420 of Asheville.
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Rocky Mount Training Notes
Rocky Mount, NC hosts 56 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Rocky Mount runners get their easy miles along the Tar River Trail, with City Lake Park and Battle Park giving the run a proper local feel. Locals use the shorter named routes for weekday intervals, and the 18-mile route gains 92m when the long run needs real base miles. Run the City | Rocky Mount Run Club meets weekly at The Power House at Rocky Mount Mills, and the vibe is simple: We run together. Ninja 5K, Medal Madness 5K, and Tackle the Tar are the anchor events locals know by name.
Rocky Mount riders point the bike toward Battle Park Loop when they want dirt without a big drive. The loop runs 2 km as green-rated singletrack, and the trail climbs 17m while dropping 18m. Locals call it Fast and Flowing, with log skinnies, slab boulder fields, creek crossings, jumps, and blue-black optional lines when the legs want more than Z2. The basic trail suits beginning riders, so XC riders and trail runners share the same rhythm. Run the City gives the named club scene, while the cycling brief lists no crit, gran fondo, cyclocross race, or road anchor event.
Rocky Mount seasons reward steady training most of the year, with spring and fall feeling best for both run volume and ride volume. Summer brings hot, humid miles, so locals move early, keep Z2 honest, and save intervals for shade or shorter loops near City Lake Park and Battle Park. Winter stays cool and sometimes moderately cold, but the city does not shut down. Runners keep working the Tar River Trail, and riders can still use Battle Park Loop when the singletrack is in shape.