5K preteky v blízkosti 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.

Miles for Mammos 5K Run/Walk štartuje o 9:00 v Jacksonville Commons v Jacksonville, North Carolina. Predtým bude organizovaná rozcvička. Táto rovinatá a rýchla 5K podporuje Julie's Pink Warrior Project, pričom výťažok z pretekov ide na bezplatné skríningové mamografie pre ľudí bez poistenia alebo s nedostatočným poistením v Onslow County. Trať je vhodná pre bežcov, chodcov, kočíky aj celé rodiny. Vodu nájdeš zhruba v polovici trate a diváci aj ostatní bežci ťa budú povzbudzovať v záverečnom úseku. Na akcii nájdeš klasickú 5K, virtuálnu 5K, detské preteky pre deti do 5 rokov a kategóriu Breast Cancer Warrior pre preživších aj tých, čo s rakovinou práve bojujú. Všetci, čo dobehnú, dostanú medaily, po pretekoch je pripravené občerstvenie a vítané sú aj psy na vôdzke, pre ktoré sú za malý príspevok k dispozícii bandany. Tieto preteky sa navyše počítajú ako bonusová akcia v 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.

Onslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot sa beží ráno na Deň vďakyvzdania v Jacksonville Commons, so štartom a cieľom blízko 100 Recreation Lane v Jacksonville, North Carolina. Vybrať si môžeš 5Kish preteky, kratší Giblet 1-Miler, alebo virtuálny 5K. Podujatie je pre rodiny aj pre bežných bežcov. Najprv štartuje 1-miler, potom Ainsley’s Angels a nakoniec 5K. Chodci, kočíky a domáce zvieratá by mali štartovať zo zadnej časti 5K koridoru. Preteky podporujú Onslow Christmas Cheer, takže tento sviatočný beh má aj lokálnu charitatívnu misiu. Extra Servings Challenge ti umožní zabehnúť si aj 1-miler, aj 5Kish preteky, pričom získaš dodatočnú challenge medailu k dvom medailám za preteky. Všetci, čo dokončia 5K aj 1-miler, dostanú medailu, pričom každá vzdialenosť má iný dizajn. Ocenenia dostanú najlepší celkovo medzi mužmi a ženami, a tiež víťazi prvých miest v každej vekovej kategórii 5K, od mládežníckych až po 70 a viac. Najrýchlejší bežci dostanú darčekové poukážky Fleet Feet.