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Ainsley's Angels 9th Annual Frosty 5K

Wilmington, NC

Sat, Jan 23, 2027

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When

Saturday, January 23rd, 2027

Where

2223 Blockbuster Rd, Wilmington NC

Distance

5K

Typical weather

38–54°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2026

47–56°F

dry

2025

14–34°F

dry

2024

36–61°F

dry

2023

44–59°F

rain

2022

22–46°F

dry

2021

37–50°F

dry

2020

36–59°F

dry

2019

45–63°F

dry

2018

55–68°F

rain

2017

51–65°F

rain

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38°F at the start.

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About this race

All finishers will receive a beautiful finishers medal, and awards will be given for top male and female in each of the following age groups: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. Race shirts will feature our Frosty mascot up to some new mischief.

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Train with a club

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Wilmington Road Runners Club

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Salty Turtle Run Club

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SOHO Running Club

Jacksonville Running Club

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