Recess at the Lake 5K and 1 Mile
About this race
WHAT
Recess at the Lake 5K and 1 Mile. This event is part of Recess at the Lake powered by REV.
Whether you're joining for one class or making a full day of it, your race entry fee and race bib unlock everything you need to move, connect, recover, and enjoy the day at the lake.
- 5K and 1 Mile
- Unlimited classes by Axis Fitness, Pulse Pilates, beUnlimited, and Common Ground
- Lineup of local wellness, fitness, and lifestyle vendors
- Connect with and book services from StretchLab
- Access to Irradience's sauna and cold plunge experiences
- Spin Classes by Recess (separate registration and $30 fee applies)
WHEN
Sunday, September 27, 2026
WHERE
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheater Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
RACE EVENTS
- 5K - Timed
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Coming Soon
SWAG
Information Coming
FINISHER MEDAL
All 5K and 1 Mile participants will receive a medal as they cross the Finish Line.
AWARDS
5K Awards
Top 3 Overall Males and Females
Awards include $25 gift card and items from Recess
COURSE
Start / Finish Line Location
In front of Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheater Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
The course starts in front of Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Participants will go along the paved trail for 1.5 miles then turn back to the Start Line. The course is stroller and wheelchair friendly.
Course Map Click HERE
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS
Recess by the Lake has partnered with UpTheGood Foundation - Powered by REV to benefit ACCESS of Wilmington.
UpTheGood Foundation is resiliency. By investing in each other, and investing in our communities, we can create a ripple effect of generosity. It's not just about creating something new, but about joining forces to create meaningful and long-lasting change.
ACCESS of Wilmington - is a nonprofit organization operating 4 programs eliminating barriers to health and wellness through sports, recreation and fitness for those in our community with disabilities.
ACCESS of Wilmington began in 2008 to raise funds to build The Miracle Field and Kiwanis Miracle Playground in Wilmington, North Carolina. Since Opening Day August 2013, hundreds of children and adults living with physical, intellectual, and invisible disabilities have utilized the 33,000 square foot rubberized Miracle Field to experience the joy of adapted sports, recreation and fitness, often for the very first time! Countless numbers of families have also visited the Kiwanis Miracle Playground, the largest wheelchair accessible playground in NC, which has become a benchmark for accessible playgrounds across the region!
Pick your distance
Running
5K
1 MILE
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Wilmington, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 7:01 PM local time (EDT) in Wilmington on September 27, 2026 — 11h 58m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 48 Wilmington events
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