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  • $40 - 5K Registration
  • $45 - 10K Registration
  • $70 - Half Marathon Registration
  • $105 - Challenge (5K + Half)
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TAKE ON THE HISTORIC CHALLENGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Run both the 5K & Half Marathon and earn all the swag! (16.2 miles)

Challenge registration includes: Race bib, Half Marathon finisher medal, long sleeve shirt, 5K finisher medal, Challenge slider and bonus gift!

*You must be able to run the 5K and make it back to the start line in 45 minutes or less.

TAKE ON THE HISTORIC 5K, 10K OR HALF MARATHON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration includes: Race bib, finisher medal, long sleeve shirt and bonus gift!

All runners will receive food and beer from Wrightsville Beach Brewery!

 

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.

 

Schedule coming soon!

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

DIGITAL HALF MARATHON COURSE MAP:

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

DIGITAL 10K COURSE MAP:

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

ROAD CLOSURES:

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

PACKET PICKUP

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 TBD.

*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).

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Info coming soon!