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Fall 5k races near Charlotte (2026)
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39 5k races are on the calendar near Charlotte in fall 2026, starting with Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K on Saturday, November 7 in Gastonia. That covers September to November. 10 of them publish an upcoming price increase, so signing up early saves money.
All fall races5K races (39)10K races (5)Half marathons (3)Marathons (2)Trail races (4)
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Sat Nov 7 · 8:00 AM · Gastonia · Gastonia & Gaston County
5K
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Sat Nov 7 · 8:30 AM · Charlotte · Charlotte
5K10KHalf marathon
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Sat Nov 7 · 8:30 AM · Concord · Concord, Cabarrus & Union
1 mile5K10K
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Sat Nov 7 · 9:00 AM · Concord · Concord, Cabarrus & Union
1 mile5K
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Sat Nov 14 · 7:10 AM · Charlotte · Charlotte
5KHalf marathonMarathon
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from $25Sign up ↗
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Sat Nov 14 · 8:30 AM · Denver · Lake Norman & North
1 mile5K
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Sat Nov 14 · 8:30 AM · Monroe · Lake Norman & North
5KTrail
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Sat Nov 14 · 9:30 AM · Concord · Concord, Cabarrus & Union
5K10KHalf marathonMarathon
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Sat Nov 21 · 9:00 AM · Rock Hill · Rock Hill & Fort Mill, SC
1 mile5K
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Sat Nov 21 · 9:00 AM · Belmont · Gastonia & Gaston County
5K
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Sat Nov 21 · 9:50 AM · Salisbury · Lake Norman & North
5K
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Thu Nov 26 · 7:30 AM · cornelius · Lake Norman & North
5K10K15K
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Thu Nov 26 · 8:00 AM · York · Rock Hill & Fort Mill, SC
5K
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Thu Nov 26 · 8:00 AM · Fort Mill · Rock Hill & Fort Mill, SC
5K
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from $30Sign up ↗
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Thu Nov 26 · 8:30 AM · Concord · Concord, Cabarrus & Union
1 mile5K
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from $35Sign up ↗
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Quick answers
How many 5k races are near Charlotte in fall 2026?
39 5k races are listed near Charlotte in fall 2026. The first is Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K on Saturday, November 7 in Gastonia, and the last is ChristmasTown 5K on November 28.
What is the cheapest 5K near Charlotte in fall 2026?
Northwestern Trojan Turkey Trot on November 21 has the lowest listed entry fee: $5. Prices are before the registration platform's processing fee.
When does the next early-bird price end for 5k races near Charlotte?
St. James Elementary 10th Annual Royal Run Turkey Trot 5k: the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after November 11. 9 more of these 5k races publish a later price increase.
Are there half marathons or marathons near Charlotte in fall 2026?
Yes: 3 half marathons and 2 marathons. The first is Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (45) on November 7.