Courses de 5K près de Cape Carteret

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.

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+.

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.

Le Miles for Mammos 5K Run/Walk, le départ est à 9h à Jacksonville Commons, à Jacksonville, North Carolina. Un échauffement collectif est prévu juste avant. C'est un 5K bien plat et rapide, qui soutient le Julie's Pink Warrior Project. Les fonds récoltés servent à financer des mammographies de dépistage gratuites pour les personnes non assurées ou mal assurées dans le Onslow County. Le parcours est ouvert aux coureurs, marcheurs, poussettes et familles. Il y a de l'eau vers la mi-parcours, et les spectateurs, avec les autres coureurs, t'encouragent sur la dernière ligne droite. L'événement propose un 5K classique, un 5K virtuel, des courses pour enfants (jusqu'à 5 ans) et une catégorie "Breast Cancer Warrior" pour les survivantes et celles qui sont en plein combat. Tous les finishers reçoivent une médaille, il y a un ravitaillement après la course, et les chiens tenus en laisse sont les bienvenus (des bandanas sont dispo contre une petite donation). Cette course compte aussi comme un événement bonus pour la JOSC race series.

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 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.

The Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K begins at Western Ocean Regional Access in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, offering three race options on the same morning. The marathon starts at 7:00 am, the half marathon at 8:35 am, and the 5K at 8:45 am. The full marathon is a flat course and a Boston qualifier, the half marathon covers 13.1 miles, and the 5K provides a 3.1-mile option for newer runners or walkers. The shorter courses utilize the island’s west-end roads and bike path, avoiding a closed loop in a downtown grid. The half marathon departs Western Ocean Regional Access, heads toward the oceanside, proceeds east on Ocean Drive, and circles back to the start area via the NC 58 bicycle path. The 5K also begins at Western Ocean Regional Access, proceeds to Mangrove Drive, and returns on the NC 58 bicycle path. The event accommodates various runners, with distances suitable for first-timers, a challenging half marathon, and a marathon course designed for Boston qualifying aspirations.

The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run is a morning 5K trail race in Jacksonville, North Carolina, starting at Hines Farm Park & Stables on McCallister Road. Runners and walkers use the same trail course, designed for those seeking a low-key off-road 5K instead of a road race or an elite-only event. The route circles the park and stables before finishing with a treat from The Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Shop. Race shirts are optional, not included in the entry fee. Participants must order by the shirt deadline for their requested size, as organizers do not purchase many extras.

Tideland 24 is a supported 24-hour ultramarathon in Cedar Point, North Carolina, within the Croatan National Forest. Participants will complete laps on the USATF-certified 1.37779-mile loop of the Tideland National Recreation Trail, structuring the race around consistent laps instead of a single point-to-point course. The event is organized by Tideland 24, with all proceeds benefiting the Marine Raider Foundation. The loop crosses the White Oak River, passing through salt marsh and forest, featuring aluminum and wooden bridges. The course consists of well-groomed crushed gravel with minimal elevation change. Runners may observe wildlife and the shifting tides throughout the event. Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers, along with a distinct award for the highest-ranking active duty performance. A 100 Mile belt buckle is awarded to any runner achieving 100 miles. The Marine Raider Foundation provides support to active duty and medically retired Marine Raiders, their families, families of those killed in action, Raiders who are wounded or transitioning, and MARSOC Gold Star families.

The Minutemen Muster Trot is a school race in Morehead City, North Carolina, hosted by MCMS in November. It is for MCMS students in grades 6 through 8, who can choose a 5K run, a 1-mile run, or a 1-mile walk. The event focuses on movement, the season, and a food-pantry collection. Participants are asked to bring at least two canned goods for the local food pantry; extra donations are welcome.

The Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot is a free Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk and 1.5-mile dog stroll held in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina. It begins at McNeill Park and maintains a limited size, with registration capped at 400 participants. The Town of Pine Knoll Shores Parks and Recreation Committee sponsors this event, which supports the Hope for the Warriors Angel Tree Project. The 5K follows a 3.1-mile path through town streets and a portion of the Crystal Coast Country Club golf course. The dog stroll covers a 1.5-mile route around the streets. Dogs and baby strollers are permitted in the event, though not on the golf course section. The format accommodates runners, walkers, families, and dog owners. Water, bananas, and treats are available at the finish, with optional event T-shirts for purchase.

Le Onslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot, c'est le matin de Thanksgiving à Jacksonville Commons. Le départ et l'arrivée sont près du 100 Recreation Lane à Jacksonville, North Carolina. Vous avez le choix entre la course de 5Kish, le Giblet 1-Miler qui est plus court, ou un 5K virtuel. L'événement est fait aussi bien pour les familles que pour les coureurs habituels. Le 1-miler démarre en premier, suivi par Ainsley’s Angels et ensuite le 5K. On demande aux marcheurs, aux poussettes et aux animaux de partir de l'arrière du sas du 5K. La course se fait au profit de Onslow Christmas Cheer, ce qui donne à cette course de fête une mission caritative locale. Le Extra Servings Challenge permet de courir le 1-miler et le 5Kish, et de gagner une médaille défi supplémentaire en plus de vos deux médailles de course. Tous ceux qui finissent le 5K et le 1-mile reçoivent une médaille, avec un design différent pour chaque distance. Des récompenses sont données aux meilleurs coureurs hommes et femmes au scratch, ainsi qu'aux premiers de chaque catégorie d'âge sur le 5K, des jeunes jusqu'aux 70 ans et plus. Des bons cadeaux Fleet Feet seront remis aux coureurs les plus rapides.