WILMA Dash
- Date Thu 8th May 2025 - Sat 10th May 2025
- Time 6:30PM EST
- Location Wilmington, North Carolina
- Price $38.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the WILMA Dash, Wilmington, North Carolina's ONLY all-female 5K race, taking place from May 8th to May 10th, 2025! This empowering event is perfect for everyone—from first-time runners and walkers to seasoned athletes aiming for a personal best. The race kicks off inside the Wilmington Convention Center, located at 10 Convention Center Drive, where participants can enjoy the thrill of a timed 5K. Prefer to run at your own pace? You can also opt for the virtual 5K, allowing you to participate anytime and anywhere, with results submitted by May 10th.
After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the WILMA Dash Health Fest, featuring a vibrant array of local health and wellness exhibitors, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and awards—all included with your registration. The Health Fest is open to everyone, with proceeds benefiting the Northside Food Co-Op, a vital initiative aimed at increasing access to nutritious food in the community. Come for the run, stay for the fun, and be part of a meaningful cause this May in Wilmington!
After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the WILMA Dash Health Fest, featuring a vibrant array of local health and wellness exhibitors, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and awards—all included with your registration. The Health Fest is open to everyone, with proceeds benefiting the Northside Food Co-Op, a vital initiative aimed at increasing access to nutritious food in the community. Come for the run, stay for the fun, and be part of a meaningful cause this May in Wilmington!
Organiser's Description
WHAT
The WILMA Dash is Wilmington, North Carolinas ONLY All-Female 5K!
The race is presented by WILMA Magazine. It is a great event for first-time runners, walkers, and for seasoned runners looking for a personal best. After your race, stay for the Health Fest, food, and drinks.
DATE
Thursday, May 8, 2025
START / FINISH LINE LOCATION
Wilmington Convention Center (race starts inside the convention center)
10 Convention Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
DISTANCES OFFERED
5K - The 5K is timed. You can run or walk.
5K Virtual - You can run or walk anywhere, anytime. Just submit results on this website by May 10th.
AFTER YOUR RACE
Join us at the Health Fest!
After the race, stay for the WILMA Dash Health Fest, taking place at the start and finish line, which is inside the Convention Centers 30,000 square foot Expo Hall. Entry into The Health Fest is included with your WILMA Dash registration and includes dozens of local health & wellness exhibitors, food, drinks, awards and more!
Check out a full list of Health Fest vendors among our WILMA Dash sponsors.
Not participating in the Dash, but still want to be a part of the action? The Health Fest is open to everyone and all ticket proceeds will benefit Northside Food Co-Op. The Expo Hall will be open from 4pm-9pm and a suggested $10 donation from those 21 and up is encouraged at the door, which includes entry into the Health Fest, two drink tickets and food. Under 21? No problem! A suggested donation of $5 at the door includes food and Health Fest entry.
HOW TO REGISTER
REGISTER BEFORE THE RACE:
Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
TO REGISTER ON-SITE IN PERSON:
If you plan to register on-site, in person, you will need to do so on your own mobile device such as a mobile phone. Registrants will be asked to scan a QR code to register online.
PARKING
* _Wilmington Convention Center Garage:_ The rate is $3 for first hour, then $2 for each additional hour (max of $13). An attendant will be on site.
* _Nutt Street Parking Deck: _$1/hour payable by debit or credit card only.
* Parking is also available at any open parking lot or open street parking spot.
PACKET PICKUP & FULL RACE SCHEDULE
Click HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/WILMADash/Page-1] for packet pick up details and race schedule
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The WILMA Dash has partnered with Northside Food Co-Op.
The Northside Food Co-Op's mission is to increase access to nutritious, affordable food; foster community resiliency; and interrupt the cycle of multigenerational poverty within the Northside Wilmington, North Carolina neighborhooda historically disenfranchised area that is also a USDA-defined food desert. The Northside Food Co-op will be a full service grocery store, built to meet community needs.
The WILMA Dash is Wilmington, North Carolinas ONLY All-Female 5K!
The race is presented by WILMA Magazine. It is a great event for first-time runners, walkers, and for seasoned runners looking for a personal best. After your race, stay for the Health Fest, food, and drinks.
DATE
Thursday, May 8, 2025
START / FINISH LINE LOCATION
Wilmington Convention Center (race starts inside the convention center)
10 Convention Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
DISTANCES OFFERED
5K - The 5K is timed. You can run or walk.
5K Virtual - You can run or walk anywhere, anytime. Just submit results on this website by May 10th.
AFTER YOUR RACE
Join us at the Health Fest!
After the race, stay for the WILMA Dash Health Fest, taking place at the start and finish line, which is inside the Convention Centers 30,000 square foot Expo Hall. Entry into The Health Fest is included with your WILMA Dash registration and includes dozens of local health & wellness exhibitors, food, drinks, awards and more!
Check out a full list of Health Fest vendors among our WILMA Dash sponsors.
Not participating in the Dash, but still want to be a part of the action? The Health Fest is open to everyone and all ticket proceeds will benefit Northside Food Co-Op. The Expo Hall will be open from 4pm-9pm and a suggested $10 donation from those 21 and up is encouraged at the door, which includes entry into the Health Fest, two drink tickets and food. Under 21? No problem! A suggested donation of $5 at the door includes food and Health Fest entry.
HOW TO REGISTER
REGISTER BEFORE THE RACE:
Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
TO REGISTER ON-SITE IN PERSON:
If you plan to register on-site, in person, you will need to do so on your own mobile device such as a mobile phone. Registrants will be asked to scan a QR code to register online.
PARKING
* _Wilmington Convention Center Garage:_ The rate is $3 for first hour, then $2 for each additional hour (max of $13). An attendant will be on site.
* _Nutt Street Parking Deck: _$1/hour payable by debit or credit card only.
* Parking is also available at any open parking lot or open street parking spot.
PACKET PICKUP & FULL RACE SCHEDULE
Click HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/WILMADash/Page-1] for packet pick up details and race schedule
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The WILMA Dash has partnered with Northside Food Co-Op.
The Northside Food Co-Op's mission is to increase access to nutritious, affordable food; foster community resiliency; and interrupt the cycle of multigenerational poverty within the Northside Wilmington, North Carolina neighborhooda historically disenfranchised area that is also a USDA-defined food desert. The Northside Food Co-op will be a full service grocery store, built to meet community needs.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.60 Fee & WILMA Dash Tank Top
Thu 8th May 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$38.60
Participants can run or walk this event. This event is timed. -
5K Virtual
Incl. $3.60 Fee & WILMA Dash Tank Top
$38.60
OPENS SOONThis is a virtual 5K. You can walk or run anywhere, anytime. Results can be submitted on this website May 8 - May 10, 2025.
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