2025 - Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K
2025 distances
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Wilmington Historic Challenge
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE! Run both the 5K AND Half Marathon (16.2 miles) and earn all the swag! We are the only race in Wilmington to offer this. (You must be able to finish the 5K and make it back to the start line in 45 minutes or less.) Registration includes 1 Bib, 1 Half Marathon Finisher Medal, 1 5K Finisher Medal, 1 Challenge Slider, 1 T-shirt + 1 Bonus Gift for the first 1200 registrants!
Wilmington Historic Half Marathon
A beautiful route through Historic Wilmington, NC. This course includes 3 bridges as well as the beautiful waterfront of historic downtown Wilmington. Registration includes 1 Bib, 1 Half Marathon Finisher Medal, 1 T-shirt + 1 Bonus Gift for the first 1200 registrants!
Wilmington Historic 10K
A beautiful route through Historic Wilmington, NC. This course includes 3 bridges as well as the beautiful waterfront of historic downtown Wilmington. Registration includes 1 Bib, 1 10K Finisher Medal, 1 T-shirt + 1 Bonus Gift for the first 1200 registrants!
Wilmington Historic 5K
This course weaves through Historic downtown Wilmington and loops you back down to your finish at the Riverfront. Registration includes 1 Bib, 1 5K Finisher Medal, 1 T-shirt + 1 Bonus Gift for the first 1200 registrants!
Wilmington Historic Virtual Challenge
Take on the Challenge at home! Run both the 5K and Half Marathon (16.2 miles) and earn all the swag. Run when you can-no need to submit results. Registration includes 1 Bib, 1 Half Marathon Finisher Medal, 1 T-shirt, 1 5K Finisher Medal and 1 Challenge Slider. *Please note that our bonus gift is just for those runners joining us in Wilmington on race day. Please read about our Virtual Race Policy for more information. https://runwilmington.com/general-faqs/
Wilmington Historic Virtual Half Marathon
Run the Half Marathon at home! Run when you can-no need to submit results. Registration includes 1 Bib, 1 Half Marathon Finisher Medal and 1 T-shirt. *Please note that our bonus gift is just for those runners joining us in Wilmington on race day. Please read about our Virtual Race Policy for more information. https://runwilmington.com/general-faqs/
Wilmington Historic Virtual 10K
Run the 10K at home! Run when you can-no need to submit results. Registration includes 1 Bib, 1 10K Finisher Medal and 1 T-shirt. *Please note that our bonus gift is just for those runners joining us in Wilmington on race day. Please read about our Virtual Race Policy for more information. https://runwilmington.com/general-faqs/
Wilmington Historic Virtual 5K
Run the 5K at home! Run when you can-no need to submit results. Registration includes 1 Bib, 1 5K Finisher Medal and 1 Long Sleeve! *Please note that our bonus gift is just for those runners joining us in Wilmington on race day. Please read about our Virtual Race Policy for more information. https://runwilmington.com/general-faqs/
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Conditions on December 6, 2025 — historical Open-Meteo data.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Wilmington
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Wilmington 5K Races 35 races
- 10K Run Events in Wilmington 10 races
- Wilmington Half Marathons 13 races
- Wilmington Running Calendar 2026 44 races
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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