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Wrightsville Beach Turkey Trot

Who doesn’t want to burn some calories in support of building homes before eating your Turkey dinner?! Join the festivities this Thanksgiving at the Wrightsville Beach Turkey Trot. Come dressed in your finest Turkey costume and support a great cause while enjoying a 1 Mile or 5K around a beautiful beach town. NEW FOR 2023

Wilmington Historic Half

The 6th Annual Wilmington Historic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K will take place on Saturday December 2nd, 2023. This year we are adding a 10K! Starting in the heart of downtown, runners will take a beautiful, closed course through the streets as they see the true southern beauty in Historic Wilmington, North Carolina.  After 2.5 miles of

William H Craig Race for Life

'Tis the holiday season! Although we might not have snow, there's nothing more fun than a coastal Christmas run! Join us  for a festive 5K and 10K race around the campus of UNCW. Bring your holiday cheer - prizes will be awarded to our most spirited runners! NEW LOCATION FOR 2023 Although we have loved

Dashing Through The Glow

RiverLights™ and It's Go Time, welcome you to the Dashing Thru The Glow 5K and 1 Mile. Join us as we bring together the Christmas spirit and family fun. Experience the beautiful views of the Cape Fear River and the RiverLights community. Take pictures next to the Christmas Tree and meet Santa himself! The elves

Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K

Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K The Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K is a trail race in Carolina Beach, NC. With 13.1 and 3.1 mile courses, all levels of speed and ability are allotted an opportunity to race in one of the most unique setting in North Carolina.

Wrightsville Beach Valentine Run

You are going to be in LOVE with this race! Treat yourself this Valentine’s season to a heart-themed race with spectacular views of Wrightsville Beach. Distances include a 5K or 10K, or make your heart beat a little faster and run both the 5K AND 10K in the Double Trouble event. This is a great race for

NC Azalea Festival Seahawk Sun Run

North Carolina Azalea Festival Seahawk Sun Run Presented by UNCW Homecoming Join Us At the Park! The Azalea Festival is excited to host the Seahawk Sun Run at Long Leaf Park.  The event includes a 5K and 1.5 Mile.  You can walk or run either event. The Festival is happy to be partnering with the

Wilmington Marathon

The Novant Health Wilmington, NC Marathon brings you world class shopping, beautiful beaches, famous restaurants and a historic downtown waterfront.  Runners will begin their journey from Wrightsville Beach and end downtown Wilmington. For more information and all of the questions you need answered, visit www.wilmingtonncmarathon.com

Journey to Heal Ministries

Walk or run the 6th Annual Journey to Heal Ministries 5K/1.5Mile Hope Run event on April 21st, 2024, in support of survivors of sexual abuse in your community. According to RAINN (Rape and Incest National Network) and the CDC, every 68 seconds someone in America has been sexually assaulted and every 9 minutes that someone

Healthy Kids Running Series

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile

Healthy Kids Running Series

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile

The Wilma Dash

The WILMA Dash is Wilmington, North Carolina’s ONLY All-Female 5K! The race is presented by WILMA Magazine. It is a great event for first-time runners, walkers, and for seasoned runners looking for a personal best. After the race, stay for the WILMA Dash Health Fest at the start/finish inside the Convention Center Expo Hall. Entry is included

Healthy Kids Running Series

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile

EmergeOrtho 5K

The EmergeOrtho 5K is a celebration of our Girls on the Run, Heart & Sole, and STRIDE participants year end accomplishments! This fun and festive atmosphere brings us all together to celebrate friends, family and wellness!   Public runners are welcome, and encouraged, as this race provides much needed scholarships for future Girls on the

Tri-Span 5K 10K

A Wilmington Tradition for 40+ years! Show your support for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA as you run through historic downtown Wilmington. These 5K and 10K courses wind through historic downtown Wilmington and along the picturesque Cape Fear Riverwalk. The 5K is an out and back course through downtown Wilmington while the 10K course will take

YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon

The YMCA Wrightsville Beach triathlon first held in 1979 was the brainchild of Karl Sutter, then a resident of the beach. Karl was competitive by nature and had been college swimmer , then a few years after college had taken up running to get back in shape.  While running one day he sprained his ankle

Swim the Loop

Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach are beautiful in the months of September and October. The race will take place 12 day into the fall season and hurricane season does not end until November 30th. The average air temperature is 75° with an average water temperature of 75-79°. The average wind speed is between 5-10 mph and

Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon

Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon presented by Wicked Weed Runners, get ready for the trek through downtown Historic Wilmington, North Carolina with a Half Marathon, 10K or 5K! The Battleship Half Marathon started in 1998 and is one of the oldest Half Marathons in the South. We are excited for you to join us. Moored

Wilmington Historic Half Marathon

The 7th Annual Wilmington Historic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K will take place on Saturday December 7th, 2024. Starting in the heart of downtown, runners will take a beautiful, closed course through the streets as they see the true southern beauty in Historic Wilmington, North Carolina.  After 2.5 miles of downtown running, the 5K splits

Shakori 40

Most famous for the Shakori Hills Grassroots Music Festival held every spring and fall, it has much of the infrastructure needed to support and sustain a community arts center. There is a permanent stage, a well-kept barn (known as the Coffee Barn), campgrounds, the Nonagon, ticket booth, security booth, parking gate booth, three concession stands,