Luau 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (20)
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Wilmington, North Carolina
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Luau 5K & 13.1M event in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 16, 2026! Kicking off at 8:00 AM, this vibrant race offers participants the chance to embrace the spirit of the tropics while challenging themselves on two fantastic courses. Runners can choose between the thrilling 5K distance, featuring a fun out-and-back course run twice, or the half marathon, which consists of an exhilarating out-and-back course completed six times.
Make sure to arrive early for packet pickup, which opens 30 minutes before the race and closes 10 minutes prior to the start. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the half marathon, there’s plenty of time to savor the experience. Plus, all participants will receive a finisher medal, with awards for standout performances and the best costumes to keep the festivities lively. Don’t miss this chance to run, have fun, and create lasting memories in Wilmington!
Make sure to arrive early for packet pickup, which opens 30 minutes before the race and closes 10 minutes prior to the start. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the half marathon, there’s plenty of time to savor the experience. Plus, all participants will receive a finisher medal, with awards for standout performances and the best costumes to keep the festivities lively. Don’t miss this chance to run, have fun, and create lasting memories in Wilmington!
Organiser's Description
RACE INFORMATION
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Parking and Starting Line Located Near
https://maps.app.goo.gl/veh8SNceATYQPe1C6
5K COURSE (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6630330868
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
13.1M COURSE (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6600462273
The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
SHIRT AND GEAR SHOP
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
BEST COSTUME
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
SERIES POINTS
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Parking and Starting Line Located Near
https://maps.app.goo.gl/veh8SNceATYQPe1C6
5K COURSE (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6630330868
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
13.1M COURSE (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6600462273
The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
SHIRT AND GEAR SHOP
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
BEST COSTUME
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
SERIES POINTS
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.80 Fee
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.80
CLOSED -
13.1m
Incl. $5.90 Fee
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$70.90
CLOSED
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