Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Wilmington, North Carolina
- Price $42.60 - $101.90
- Races 8 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K on Saturday, December 5, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of Wilmington, New Hanover, this event features four exciting race options: the prestigious Half Marathon, a challenging 10K, and a fun-filled 5K, as well as the unique Challenge that combines both the 5K and Half Marathon for a total of 16.2 miles.
Voted the 2024 Best Half Marathon in North Carolina by Race Raves, this race takes participants through picturesque downtown Wilmington, showcasing breathtaking views as you run over three downtown bridges and along the nation’s top-rated Riverwalk. The event kicks off at Riverfront Park, with the 5K starting at 7:00 AM, the 10K at 7:30 AM, and the Half Marathon at 7:45 AM. After crossing the finish line, join in the festivities at the finish line party, complete with live music, complimentary beer from local breweries, and delicious food. Every runner will receive a finisher medal, and awards will be available for top performers. Don’t miss out on this amazing celebration of fitness and community!
Voted the 2024 Best Half Marathon in North Carolina by Race Raves, this race takes participants through picturesque downtown Wilmington, showcasing breathtaking views as you run over three downtown bridges and along the nation’s top-rated Riverwalk. The event kicks off at Riverfront Park, with the 5K starting at 7:00 AM, the 10K at 7:30 AM, and the Half Marathon at 7:45 AM. After crossing the finish line, join in the festivities at the finish line party, complete with live music, complimentary beer from local breweries, and delicious food. Every runner will receive a finisher medal, and awards will be available for top performers. Don’t miss out on this amazing celebration of fitness and community!
Organiser's Description
WHEN IS RACE DAY?
12.5.2026
WHY RUN THE HISTORIC RACE?
1. VOTED 2024 BEST HALF MARATHON IN NC BY RACE RAVES!
2. CHOOSE FROM 4 DIFFERENT RACES- HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K OR THE CHALLENGE. THE CHALLENGE CONSISTS OF THE 5K FOLLOWED BY THE HALF MARATHON. WE ARE THE ONLY RACE IN WILMINGTON TO OFFER THIS.
3. ALL 3 COURSES TAKE RUNNERS THROUGH SOME AMAZING VIEWS IN A CLOSED COURSE THROUGH HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON.
4. RUN OVER ALL 3 DOWNTOWN BRIDGES AND OVER 1 MILE ALONG THE NATIONS TOP-RATED RIVERWALK (HALF MARATHON & 10K ONLY).
5. AN AWESOME FINISH LINE PARTY IS WAITING FOR YOU! YOULL CROSS THE FINISH LINE IN RIVERFRONT PARK WHERE THERE WILL BE MUSIC, FREE BEER FROM WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BREWERY AND ODEN BREWING COMPANY AS WELL AS SOME GOOD FOOD!
WHERE IS THE START/FINISH LINE?
RIVERFRONT PARK | 10 COWAN ST | WILMINGTON, NC | 28401
WHAT TIME DOES IT ALL START?
THE 5K WILL START AT 7:00 AM
THE 10K START TIME IS 7:30 AM
THE HALF MARATHON WILL START AT 7:45 AM
TAKE ON THE HISTORIC CHALLENGE
RUN BOTH THE 5K & HALF MARATHON AND EARN ALL THE SWAG! (16.2 MILES)
CHALLENGE REGISTRATION INCLUDES: RACE BIB, HALF MARATHON FINISHER MEDAL, LONG SLEEVE SHIRT, 5K FINISHER MEDAL AND BONUS GIFT!
CHALLENGE RUNNERS SPECIAL NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE 5K UNDER 45 MIN. IN ORDER TO BE AT THE HALF MARATHON START LINE BY 7:45. THERE WILL BE NO LATE STARTS.
ARE THERE AWARDS?
EVERY PARTICIPANT WILL EARN A FINISHER MEDAL! IN ADDITION TO THAT, WE WOULD LIKE TO CELEBRATE SOME OF OUR TOP RUNNERS! STOP BY THE AWARDS TENT TO PICK UP YOUR AWARD! (WE WILL NOT HAVE A CEREMONY DUE TO THE DIFFERENT START TIMES OF THE RACES. WE ARE ALSO UNABLE TO MAIL AWARDS.) THE AGE GROUP BRACKETS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR FAQ [https://runwilmington.com/general-faqs/] PAGE.
12.5.2026
WHY RUN THE HISTORIC RACE?
1. VOTED 2024 BEST HALF MARATHON IN NC BY RACE RAVES!
2. CHOOSE FROM 4 DIFFERENT RACES- HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K OR THE CHALLENGE. THE CHALLENGE CONSISTS OF THE 5K FOLLOWED BY THE HALF MARATHON. WE ARE THE ONLY RACE IN WILMINGTON TO OFFER THIS.
3. ALL 3 COURSES TAKE RUNNERS THROUGH SOME AMAZING VIEWS IN A CLOSED COURSE THROUGH HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON.
4. RUN OVER ALL 3 DOWNTOWN BRIDGES AND OVER 1 MILE ALONG THE NATIONS TOP-RATED RIVERWALK (HALF MARATHON & 10K ONLY).
5. AN AWESOME FINISH LINE PARTY IS WAITING FOR YOU! YOULL CROSS THE FINISH LINE IN RIVERFRONT PARK WHERE THERE WILL BE MUSIC, FREE BEER FROM WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BREWERY AND ODEN BREWING COMPANY AS WELL AS SOME GOOD FOOD!
WHERE IS THE START/FINISH LINE?
RIVERFRONT PARK | 10 COWAN ST | WILMINGTON, NC | 28401
WHAT TIME DOES IT ALL START?
THE 5K WILL START AT 7:00 AM
THE 10K START TIME IS 7:30 AM
THE HALF MARATHON WILL START AT 7:45 AM
TAKE ON THE HISTORIC CHALLENGE
RUN BOTH THE 5K & HALF MARATHON AND EARN ALL THE SWAG! (16.2 MILES)
CHALLENGE REGISTRATION INCLUDES: RACE BIB, HALF MARATHON FINISHER MEDAL, LONG SLEEVE SHIRT, 5K FINISHER MEDAL AND BONUS GIFT!
CHALLENGE RUNNERS SPECIAL NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE 5K UNDER 45 MIN. IN ORDER TO BE AT THE HALF MARATHON START LINE BY 7:45. THERE WILL BE NO LATE STARTS.
ARE THERE AWARDS?
EVERY PARTICIPANT WILL EARN A FINISHER MEDAL! IN ADDITION TO THAT, WE WOULD LIKE TO CELEBRATE SOME OF OUR TOP RUNNERS! STOP BY THE AWARDS TENT TO PICK UP YOUR AWARD! (WE WILL NOT HAVE A CEREMONY DUE TO THE DIFFERENT START TIMES OF THE RACES. WE ARE ALSO UNABLE TO MAIL AWARDS.) THE AGE GROUP BRACKETS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR FAQ [https://runwilmington.com/general-faqs/] PAGE.
Races
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Wilmington Historic Challenge
Incl. $11.90 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:00AM EST)
$101.90
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE! Run both the 5K AND Half Marathon (16.2 miles) and earn all the swag! We are the only race in Wilmington to offer this. (You must be able to finish the 5K and make it back to the start line in 45 minutes or less.) Registration includes 1 Bib, 1 Half Marathon Finisher Medal, 1 5K Finisher Medal, 1 T-Shirt + 1 Bonus Gift for the first 1200 registrants! -
Wilmington Historic Half Marathon
Incl. $10.10 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:45AM EST)
$70.10
A beautiful route through Historic Wilmington, NC. This course includes 3 bridges as well as the beautiful waterfront of historic downtown Wilmington. Registration includes 1 Bib, 1 Half Marathon Finisher Medal, 1 T-Shirt + 1 Bonus Gift for the first 1200 registrants! -
Wilmington Historic 10K
Incl. $7.90 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$47.90
A beautiful route through Historic Wilmington, NC. This course includes 3 bridges as well as the beautiful waterfront of historic downtown Wilmington. Registration includes 1 Bib, 1 10K Finisher Medal, 1 T-Shirt + 1 Bonus Gift for the first 1200 registrants! -
Wilmington Historic 5K
Incl. $7.60 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:00AM EST)
$42.60
This course weaves through Historic downtown Wilmington and loops you back down to your finish in Riverfront Park. Registration includes 1 Bib, 1 5K Finisher Medal, 1 T-Shirt + 1 Bonus Gift for the first 1200 registrants! -
Wilmington Historic Virtual Challenge
Incl. $11.90 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
$101.90
Take on the Challenge at home! Run both the 5K and Half Marathon (16.2 miles) and earn all the swag. Run when you can-no need to submit results. Registration includes 1 Half Marathon Finisher Medal, 1 5K Finisher Medal and 1 T-Shirt . *Please note that our bonus gift is just for those runners joining us in Wilmington on race day. Please read about our Virtual Race Policy for more information. https://runwilmington.com/general-faqs/ -
Wilmington Historic Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $10.10 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
$70.10
Run the Half Marathon at home! Run when you can-no need to submit results. Registration includes 1 Bib, 1 Half Marathon Finisher Medal and 1 T-Shirt . *Please note that our bonus gift is just for those runners joining us in Wilmington on race day. Please read about our Virtual Race Policy for more information. https://runwilmington.com/general-faqs/ -
Wilmington Historic Virtual 10K
Incl. $7.90 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
$47.90
Run the 10K at home! Run when you can-no need to submit results. Registration includes 1 Bib, 1 10K Finisher Medal and 1 T-Shirt . *Please note that our bonus gift is just for those runners joining us in Wilmington on race day. Please read about our Virtual Race Policy for more information. https://runwilmington.com/general-faqs/ -
Wilmington Historic Virtual 5K
Incl. $7.60 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
$42.60
Run the 5K at home! Run when you can-no need to submit results. Registration includes 1 Bib, 1 5K Finisher Medal and 1 T-Shirt. *Please note that our bonus gift is just for those runners joining us in Wilmington on race day. Please read about our Virtual Race Policy for more information. https://runwilmington.com/general-faqs/
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