William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K
- Date Sun 6th December 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Wilmington, North Carolina
- Price $27.50 - $54.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join the fun as snow (yes, even at the beach!) transforms the race into a winter wonderland complete with snowball fights, elves, Santa, and delicious hot chocolate. This is not just a race; it's a celebration of community, wellness, and the magic of Christmas! Dress in your most festive running attire and bring your friends and family along to create unforgettable memories together. Don’t miss out on the oldest and largest holiday race in the Cape Fear region—sign up today and get ready to sparkle!
Organiser's Description
SPARKLES FEEL THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AT THE WILLIAM H. CRAIG RACE FOR LIFE 5K & 10KTHE OLDEST AND LARGEST HOLIDAY RACE IN THE CAPE FEAR REGION!
WE PROMISE SNOW (YES, EVEN AT THE BEACH!) ALONG WITH SNOWBALL FIGHTS, ELVES, SANTA, HOT CHOCOLATE, AND PLENTY OF HOLIDAY CHEER. WHETHER YOURE RUNNING FOR FUN OR CHASING A PR, THIS RACE HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
COMPETITIVE RUNNERS WILL LOVE THE FAST, FLAT COURSE AROUND THE CAMPUS OF UNCW.
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS CAN JOIN IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRITWHAT BETTER WAY TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON THAN RUNNING TOGETHER?
FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND FESTIVE RUNNERS CAN ENJOY THE TRADITION, THE MAGIC, AND THE MEMORIES THAT COME WITH IT.
SO GATHER YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR MOST FESTIVE HOLIDAY RUNNING ATTIRE AND JOIN USE FOR THIS CELEBRATION OF WELLNESS, COMMUNITY, AND CHRISTMAS MAGIC!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sun 6th December 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$43.40
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10k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sun 6th December 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$54.00
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Girls on the Run - STRIDE Run Buddy Registration
Incl. $2.65 Fee & Long Sleeve Tee
Sun 6th December 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$30.15
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Student/Coach GOTR and STRIDE
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 6th December 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$27.50
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801 Hamilton Drive, Intersection of Hamilton and Hurst Drive - UNCW, Wilmington, 28403, NC, United States
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