Events

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

Ainsley is the daughter of Kim and Lori Rossiter.  Kim, or ‘Rooster’, is a retired Marine Corps Major. Born in the middle of three children in 2003, Ainsley, was diagnosed …

The Southern Tour Ultra was founded in 2013.  Tom Clifford, owner and founder of Without Limits, in collaboration with the Wilmington Health Foundation wanted to put on a running festival for the regional running community.  …

2024 marks the 28th anniversary of the White Lake Triathlon.  Originally only a Sprint distance race, White Lake now offers triathletes the choice of a Sprint, an International, or a …

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 …

Participants will tackle a 5K loop, but with a twist. Before each lap, you have the option to enjoy a refreshing 12-ounce beer or indulge in some chocolate milk, with …

WHAT The Liam Strong Charity Beach Run was created to honor our son, Liam Fredric Batten, who we lost at 6 months of age to childhood cancer. In the short …

This event  has become a major fund raiser for the YMCA over the years. According to Dick Jones the  current Y director this event raises money for community outreach in …

The Wilmington Surgical Associates Run for the Ta Tas presented by Delaney Radiology Run for the Ta Tas is a 5K Chaser Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. But this …

Burgaw Autumn Festival's Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile Graveyard 5K. The Graveyard 5K is a traditional race through Burgaw, North Carolina including running on the the scenic …

The largest 5K in Topsail Beach is back!  Same course, same great view. Whether you’re an experienced runner, an occasional jogger or simply looking for a fun walk across the …

The Shakori 40 brings the running community together for a celebration of nature, team camaraderie, and live music. We offer a 40-mile ultramarathon, a 40K open race for men and …