Firefly 5K
- Date Wed 28th May 2025 - Wed 30th July 2025
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Wilmington, North Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating summer of running with the Firefly 5K series in Wilmington, New Hanover! This exciting event kicks off on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Halyburton Park, with subsequent races on June 25 at Hanover Pines Park and wrapping up on July 30 at Long Leaf Park, all starting at 7:00 PM. Join fellow running enthusiasts for this three-race series that promises not only competition but also community spirit and fun!
Participants will have the chance to compete for awards in both the Men's and Women's categories for each race, as well as for the overall series winners. Plus, all runners who complete the entire series will receive a custom race t-shirt and be entered into a special drawing for free entries to the Seaside Shuffle 5K in October! Best of all, the Firefly 5K is free for everyone, with a suggested $5 donation to support the Wilmington Road Runners Scholarship Program. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, connect, and enjoy a post-race social at The Brewers Kettle!
Participants will have the chance to compete for awards in both the Men's and Women's categories for each race, as well as for the overall series winners. Plus, all runners who complete the entire series will receive a custom race t-shirt and be entered into a special drawing for free entries to the Seaside Shuffle 5K in October! Best of all, the Firefly 5K is free for everyone, with a suggested $5 donation to support the Wilmington Road Runners Scholarship Program. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, connect, and enjoy a post-race social at The Brewers Kettle!
Organiser's Description
Join the Wilmington Road Runners Club for the Firefly 5K. A three race series that will take place across New Hanover County this summer. All races will take place on the last Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
MAY 28, HALYBURTON PARK, 7:00 PM
JUNE 25, HANOVER PINES PARK, 7:00 PM
JULY 30, LONG LEAF PARK, 7:00 PM _(followed by a social at The Brewers Kettle)_
There will be awards for the overall Men's and Women's winner of each race, and for the overall Men's and Women's winner of the three race series. Plus winners get a custom race t-shirt!
Participants who complete all three races will receive a custom race t-shirt and be entered into a drawing for free entries to the Seaside Shuffle 5K in October.
All three races are free to anyone who would like to participate. A $5 donation to the Wilmington Road Runners Scholarship Program is suggested.
MAY 28, HALYBURTON PARK, 7:00 PM
JUNE 25, HANOVER PINES PARK, 7:00 PM
JULY 30, LONG LEAF PARK, 7:00 PM _(followed by a social at The Brewers Kettle)_
There will be awards for the overall Men's and Women's winner of each race, and for the overall Men's and Women's winner of the three race series. Plus winners get a custom race t-shirt!
Participants who complete all three races will receive a custom race t-shirt and be entered into a drawing for free entries to the Seaside Shuffle 5K in October.
All three races are free to anyone who would like to participate. A $5 donation to the Wilmington Road Runners Scholarship Program is suggested.
Races
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Firefly 5K Run - May
Wed 28th May 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Firefly 5K Run - June
Wed 25th June 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Firefly 5K Run - July
Wed 30th July 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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