Strides for Wha
About this race
Join Us for Strides for WHA – September 12th at 8:00 a.m. at Long Leaf Park!
The Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) is throwing a community race that's about so much more than just running – it's a celebration of opportunity, resilience, and community power! We're inviting you to join the fun as a sponsor, participant, or both!
Why You'll Love This Event:
This isn't your typical race day. Every step, every stride, and every cheer goes directly toward supporting programs that help our residents thrive through education, workforce development, and youth enrichment. You'll be part of something real – and you'll have a blast doing it!
How to Get Involved:
- Lace up and participate in the 5-K (walk, run, or cheer – all paces welcome!)
- Bring your team, your coworkers, your friends, and your family
- Sponsor the event and make a real impact
- Volunteer on race day and be part of the energy
- Donate to support our mission
Whether you're a runner, a walker, a cheerleader, or just someone who believes in community – there's a place for you at Long Leaf Park on September 12th!
Together, we're creating opportunity, one stride at a time. See you there!
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Running
Strides for WHA
Shelter 6
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 6:53 AM and sets at 7:22 PM local time (EDT) in Wilmington on September 12, 2026 — 12h 29m of daylight.
Course
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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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