Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K

🎉 WHEN IS RACE DAY?

• Date: 12.6.2025

🏅 WHY RUN THE HISTORIC RACE?

• Best Half Marathon: Voted 2024 Best Half Marathon in NC by Race Raves!
• Race Options: 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.
• Amazing Views: All 3 courses take runners through some amazing views in a completely closed course through historic downtown Wilmington.
• Scenic Route: Run over all 3 downtown bridges and over 1 mile along the nation’s top-rated riverwalk (Half Marathon & 10K only).
• Finish Line Party: An awesome Finish Line party is waiting for you! You’ll cross the finish line in Riverfront Park where there will be music, free beer from Wrightsville Beach Brewery and yummy food!

🗺️ WHERE IS THE START/FINISH LINE?

• Location: Riverfront Park | 10 Cowan St | Wilmington, NC | 28401

⏰ WHAT TIME DOES IT ALL START?

• 5K Start: The 5K will start at 7:00 AM
• 10K Start: The 10K start time is TBD
• Half Marathon Start: The Half Marathon will start at 7:45 AM

🏃‍♂️ TAKE ON THE HISTORIC CHALLENGE

• Challenge Overview: Run both the 5K & Half Marathon and earn all the swag! (16.2 miles)
• Registration Includes: Race bib, Half Marathon finisher medal, long sleeve shirt, 5K finisher medal, Challenge slider and bonus gift!
• Challenge Runners Note: You must complete the 5K under 45 minutes in order to be at the Half Marathon start line by 7:45. There will be no late starts.

🏆 ARE THERE AWARDS?

• Finisher Medal: Every participant will earn a finisher medal!
• Top Runners: We will celebrate some of our top runners! Stop by the Awards Tent to pick up your award!
• Awards Ceremony: We will not have a ceremony due to the different start times of the races. We are also unable to mail awards.
• Age Group Brackets: The age group brackets can be found on our FAQ page.

🌐 MORE INFORMATION

For additional details, visit the race page: Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K.