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When
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Where
Halyburton Park, Wilmington NC
Distances
5K · 10K · Half
Typical weather
46–63°F · low rain risk
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2025
56–78°F
dry
2024
47–67°F
dry
2023
57–72°F
rain
2022
37–58°F
dry
2021
45–68°F
dry
2020
50–70°F
dry
2019
41–57°F
dry
2018
44–59°F
dry
2017
42–66°F
dry
2016
40–56°F
dry
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About this race
Race Information
- Start Time: The race starts at 8:00 AM.
- Packet Pickup: Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
- Registration: All runners must register on RunSignup.
- On-Site Registration: No on-site registration.
5K Course
- Distance: 5K (3.1 miles).
- Course Type: The course is an out-and-back (1.56M).
- Loops: The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
- Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6630330868.
Half Marathon Course
- Distance: Half Marathon (13.1 miles).
- Course Type: The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
- Loops: The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
- Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6600462273.
Course Time Limit
- Limit: 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
- Information: Finisher Medals.
Shirt and Gear Shop
- Shop: Shirt and Gear Shop.
Best Costume
- Contest: Best Costume Contest.
Series Points
- Details: Series Points Information.
Awards
- Overview: Awards Information.
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
US Road Running
- Website: Visit US Road Running.
For more information, visit the race website: Gobbler 5K, 10K & Half Marathon.
Course map
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