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WHEN IS RACE DAY?

12.6.2025

WHY RUN THE HISTORIC RACE?

1. Voted 2024 Best Half Marathon in NC by Race Raves!

2. Choose from 4 different races- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K or the Challenge. The Challenge consists of the 5K followed by the Half Marathon. We are the only race in Wilmington to offer this.

3. All 3 courses take runners through some amazing views in a completely closed course through historic downtown Wilmington.

4. Run over all 3 downtown bridges and over 1 mile along the nation’s top-rated riverwalk (Half Marathon & 10K only).

5. An awesome Finish Line party is waiting for you! You’ll cross the finish line in Riverfront Park where there will be music, free beer from Wrightsville Beach Brewery and yummy food!

WHERE IS THE START/FINISH LINE?

Riverfront Park | 10 Cowan St | Wilmington, NC | 28401

WHAT TIME DOES IT ALL START?

The 5K will start at 7:00 AM 

The 10K start time is TBD

The Half Marathon will start at 7:45 AM

CHALLENGE RUNNERS SPECIAL NOTE: You must be able to complete the 5K in 45 minutes or less to get in line for the Half Marathon Start. There will be no late starts allowed.

ARE THERE AWARDS?

Every participant will earn a finisher medal! In addition to that, we would like to celebrate some of our top runners! Stop by the Awards Tent to pick up your award! (We will not have a ceremony due to the different start times of the races. We are also unable to mail awards.) The age group brackets can be found on our FAQ page.

Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of running, yet many people overlook it. That’s where Amy, the Running Dietitian, comes in. Whether you’re hoping to improve your endurance, stop under fueling, recover faster, or simply perform at your best, Amy is here to help! Basically, Amy takes the guesswork out of fueling for your run. Learn more about Amy HERE.

Amy is one of the biggest running dietitians on social media. Be sure to check out her page HERE and follow her! 

RACE READY NUTRITION PLAN ($197)

Get race-day ready with expert support from Amy, The Running Dietitian!

Nutrition services for the Wilmington Historic Race include three masterclass coaching calls covering everything you need to fuel your body through training and race day. You’ll learn how to eat before, during, and after your runs, the basics of carb loading, and how to navigate race week without stress.

Pricing includes:

1. 3 coaching calls
2. Handouts for each coaching call
3. Access to the replay

Sign up for your Race Ready Nutrition Plan when you register for any Historic Race event. Already registered? No problem! Just go into your Run Sign Up Account and click on Manage Registration. You can add it on from there.  

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PLAN LEVELS

• Beginner: Choose this level if you are training to complete this race distance for the first time or you mainly want to focus on easy training.

• Intermediate: Choose this level if you have completed the race distance before and you’d like to work on getting faster.

• Advanced: Choose this level if you are an experienced racer and you would like to train for your best at the distance.

PLAN OPTIONS ($40 each)

• 5K

  • Beginner: A Beginner to 5K program that will take you from a run/walk approach to being able to complete a 5K without stopping

  • Intermediate: This program adds some workouts to the mix with long runs beginning at 5 miles and getting to 8 miles

  • Advanced: This program has a heavier focus on speed with long runs ranging from 8-12 miles

• 10K

  • Beginner: This program is designed for runners working toward a 10K after completing a 5k

  • Intermediate: This program has a quality workout each week with long runs beginning at 8 miles and getting to 12 miles

  • Advanced: This program has 2 faster days most weeks with long runs beginning at 10 miles and getting to 15 miles

• Half Marathon

  • Beginner: This program builds from a long run of 4 miles to 12 miles to get you ready to complete a Half Marathon

  • Intermediate: This program adds a faster day each week with long runs ranging from 10 to 15 miles

  • Advanced: This program is built for a fast half marathon with multiple quality days each week and long runs of up to 18 miles

• 5K + Half Marathon Challenge

  • Beginner: This program aims to get you across both finish lines by training to complete long runs up to 15 miles

  • Intermediate: This program will set you up to run both races for speed with long runs up to 17 miles and a faster workout each week

  • Advanced: This program is built to set you up to race both the 5K and the Half Marathon with faster workouts and long runs that will be up to 19 miles long

Sign up for your Training Plan when you register for any Historic Race event. Already registered? No problem! Just go into your Run Sign Up Account and click on Manage Registration. You can add it on from there.  

2025 LONG SLEEVE FOR ALL RUNNERS

2025 MEDALS

2025 ADD ON HOODIES

Schedule coming soon!

FINAL COURSE MAP (Half Marathon, 10K, 5K):

HALF MARATHON COURSE MAP:

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5809201429/

USATF Course Certification Code: NC23040BDS

10K COURSE MAP:

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5816821711/

USATF Course Certification Code: NC23039BDS

5K INFO:

USATF Course Certification Code: NC21012BDS

ROAD CLOSURES:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z8FHgqJfMPb9Roj5NngIucOgsRCvr9hDjde3YHWfIv4/edit

PACKET PICKUP

Lumina on Wrightsville Beach is our Packet Pickup Sponsor! We are so excited to partner together again for 2025. What an incredible space-we can’t wait for you to join us!

Stop by on Friday, December 5th to grab your race packet and meet our awesome local vendors! Be sure to join us as the excitement builds for an incredible race day experience!

LOCATION: Lumina on Wrightsville Beach | 1706 N. Lumina Ave | Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina | 28480

TIME: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

*If you can’t make it to Packet Pickup, someone else may pick up your packet for you. We will also have Packet Pickup available on race morning from 5:45-7:00 AM in Riverfont Park (by the Start/Finish area).

LODGING

Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, our Packet Pickup Sponsor, has reserved a block of rooms for our runners. You don’t want to miss the chance to stay on the beach! To reserve your room, click below:

Booking Link: Wilmington Historic Half Marathon/Race Bash

Address: 1706 N. Lumina Ave | Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina | 28480