WILMA Dash
- Date Thu 8th May 2025 - Sat 10th May 2025
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Wilmington, North Carolina
- Price $54.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an empowering and exhilarating experience at the WILMA Dash, Wilmington, North Carolina's ONLY All-Female 5K! Taking place from Thursday, May 8 to Saturday, May 10, 2025, this unique event invites participants of all fitness levels to join in the fun at the Wilmington Convention Center. Whether you're a first-time runner, a casual walker, or a seasoned athlete chasing a personal best, there's a place for you at the starting line.
The timed 5K offers both in-person and virtual options, allowing you to run or walk at your own pace. After crossing the finish line, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Health Fest, featuring local health and wellness exhibitors, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and exciting awards. The Health Fest is open to everyone, with proceeds benefiting the Northside Food Co-Op, which aims to enhance access to nutritious food in the community. Join us for a fantastic weekend of fitness, fun, and fellowship—mark your calendars for May 8-10, 2025, and take part in this inspiring celebration of women in wellness!
The timed 5K offers both in-person and virtual options, allowing you to run or walk at your own pace. After crossing the finish line, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Health Fest, featuring local health and wellness exhibitors, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and exciting awards. The Health Fest is open to everyone, with proceeds benefiting the Northside Food Co-Op, which aims to enhance access to nutritious food in the community. Join us for a fantastic weekend of fitness, fun, and fellowship—mark your calendars for May 8-10, 2025, and take part in this inspiring celebration of women in wellness!
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
_Convention Center Deck:_ $3 for up to 1 hour; $5 for up to 2 hours; $7 for up to three hours; $9 for up to 4 hours; $11 for hours four through twelve, and $15 for hours twelve through twenty-four.
_Nutt St. Parking Deck:_ $2/hour
_Hanover St. Parking Deck:_ $2/hour
_Skyline Center (old PPD building) Parking Deck: _Up to 1 hour: $1; Up to 2 hours: $3; Up to 3 hours: $6; 3 to 12 hours: $9; 12 to 24 hours: $14 Max
* 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
_Convention Center Deck:_ $3 for up to 1 hour; $5 for up to 2 hours; $7 for up to three hours; $9 for up to 4 hours; $11 for hours four through twelve, and $15 for hours twelve through twenty-four.
_Nutt St. Parking Deck:_ $2/hour
_Hanover St. Parking Deck:_ $2/hour
_Skyline Center (old PPD building) Parking Deck: _Up to 1 hour: $1; Up to 2 hours: $3; Up to 3 hours: $6; 3 to 12 hours: $9; 12 to 24 hours: $14 Max
* 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. $4.50 Fee & WILMA Dash Tank Top
Thu 8th May 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$54.50
Participants can run or walk this event. This event is timed. -
5K Virtual
Incl. $4.50 Fee & WILMA Dash Tank Top
$54.50
This 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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