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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Mayfaire Town Center, Wilmington NC
5K · 1 Mile
67–78°F · some rain risk
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2025
58–78°F
dry
2024
65–79°F
dry
2023
64–80°F
dry
2022
56–64°F
dry
2021
64–78°F
dry
2020
61–69°F
dry
2019
74–89°F
dry
2018
69–82°F
dry
2017
63–76°F
dry
2016
65–80°F
dry
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About this race
WHAT
The Wilmington Surgical Associates Run for the Ta Tas presented by Delaney Radiology
- Event Type: Run for the Ta Tas is a 5K Chaser Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
- Format: A unique Chaser Race format where women start first.
- Start Time: Men start exactly 2:00 minutes after women.
- Winner: Whoever crosses the finish line first, male or female, wins the race!
CELEBRATION
Stay after your event for the Wilmington Surgical Associates Post Race Party.
- Food: Free Food from Poe's Tavern.
- Beverages: Craft Beer from Bill's Brewing Co.
- Entertainment: Live Entertainment provided by MegaCorp & Carolina Cool Zone Heating & Air.
- Swag: Free Swag from our Sponsors.
DATE
Saturday, October 3, 2026
EVENTS
- 5K Timed: This event is for participants who want to know their finish time and are eligible for awards.
- 5K Not Timed: This event is for those who are walking and not worried about their finish time. Not eligible for awards.
- 1 Mile: This event is a Fun Run or Walk. The event is not timed.
- Flexibility: You can run or walk any event.
START/FINISH LINE LOCATION
Mayfaire Town Center (between Fit 4 Life & Regal Mayfaire)
936 Town Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
PARKING
Parking is available in any legal parking spot at Mayfaire Town Center.
EVENT SCHEDULE
For the Packet Pickup & the Event Schedule, click HERE.
AWARDS
Awards list and prizes are listed HERE.
HOW TO REGISTER
Just click on the Sign Up button in the upper right corner.
Registration at packet pickup and the race will be available. However, you will be asked to scan a QR Code with your phone and register online. You can register here online until the race starts.
HOW YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS OUR COMMUNITY
Run for the Ta Tas helps raise awareness and funds for Going Beyond the Pink, Love is Bald, and The Pink Ribbon Project. Both the race organizers and participants join together to help these organizations raise money that directly funds programs helping patients in southeastern North Carolina.
RACE URL
For more details, visit here.
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