Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K

🎉 WHEN IS RACE DAY?

• Date: 12.5.2026

🏃‍♀️ WHY RUN THE HISTORIC RACE?

• Best 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 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 Oden Brewing Company as well as some good 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 7:30 AM
• Half Marathon Start: The Half Marathon will start at 7:45 AM

🏅 TAKE ON THE HISTORIC CHALLENGE

• Challenge: Run both the 5K & Half Marathon and earn all the swag! (16.2 miles)
• Registration Includes: Challenge registration includes: Race bib, Half Marathon finisher medal, long sleeve shirt, 5K finisher medal and bonus gift!
• Special Note: 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?

• Finisher Medal: Every participant will earn a finisher medal!
• Recognition: 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.)
• Age Group Brackets: The age group brackets can be found on our FAQ page.

🔗 MORE INFORMATION

• Race Website: For more details, visit: Run Historic Wilmington