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. The Wrightsville Beach Valentine Run includes a 5K or 10K, or make your heart beat a little faster and run both the 5K AND 10K in the Double Trouble event …
RUN - PLUNGE - OR BOTH Because Some People Are Just Worth Freezing For! Help support local Special Olympics athletes by participating in the Polar Plunge & Run. Choose from the 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, or by taking a chilling plunge into the Atlantic Ocean. Run for a great cause on a great 5K …
Together, we are relentlessly focused on the heart of our community. Through the Heart of Cape Fear Heart Ball campaign, we celebrate our collective success in driving change, funding science and improving behaviors – no matter where, or how, we gather. That means taking our efforts beyond the ballroom, working every day to help every …
The 19th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick's Lo Tide Run is back again in Carolina Beach on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Come decked out in your green St. Patrick's Day attire and join thousands as we run or walk to raise money for local cancer warriors in need of financial assistance. Can't join us in …
NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM at FORT FISHER RACE FOR THE PLANET APRIL 23, 2023 ITS MORE THAN A RACE. IT'S MOVEMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR YOU, FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM, AND FOR THE PLANET. The 2023 Race for the Planet welcomes racers of all skill levels with a fun, no-pressure atmosphere to do something …
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 …
The EmergeOrtho 5K is the end of the season celebration 5k race for Girls on the Run, Heart & Sole, and STRIDE participants. Come join boys and girls, grades 3rd-8th, as they celebrate their accomplishments of the season! A fun and festive atmosphere, EmergeOrtho 5K celebrates friends, family and wellness! Public runners are welcome as …
WE ARE FAMILY! Grab your family and friends and join our family as we run (or walk) the Willie Stargell 5K Road Race on Saturday, May 20, 2023 to help patients living with kidney disease. The Willie Stargell 5K Road Race takes place at Mayfaire Town Center in Wilmington, North Carolina offering a flat course …
Kick off your Independence Day with a race! The Battle for Independence is a 4th of July race in Wilmington, NC, giving participants the chance to battle it out along Independence Blvd. on Wilmington’s scenic Cross City Trail. The race is flat and fast, helping draw in the best athletes in our region, but is also …
MAKE A SPLASH THIS LABOR DAY! Don’t miss the 13th running of the Go Jump in the Lake 5K and 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk. This year Southport Rotary is working together with Brunswick Wellness Coalition to make this family-friendly event even more fun with park activities for children and more. We invite you to run, …
Whether you’re an experienced runner, an occasional jogger, or simply looking for a fun walk across the Surf City Bridge, the Surf to Sound 5K is the perfect event to celebrate the landscape, businesses and community that make up Hampstead, Topsail Island, and Surf City. Starting in Soundside Park, participants will head across the Surf City …
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 …
The Wilmington Surgical Associates Run for the Ta Tas presented by Delaney Radiology, is a 5K Chaser Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. This is not your typical 5K – a Chaser Race is a unique format where women start first, giving them a head start over the men. Men start exactly 2 mins & 30 secs after …
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 …
Runners, get ready to 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. Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk …
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 …
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 …
'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 …
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 …
