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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Wrightsville Beach Park, Wrightsville Beach NC
5K
57–72°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
53–68°F
dry
2024
61–78°F
dry
2023
50–71°F
dry
2022
55–73°F
dry
2021
60–74°F
dry
2020
66–75°F
dry
2019
57–71°F
dry
2018
53–65°F
dry
2017
64–75°F
rain
2016
57–74°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Cloudy · 52–70°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 52°F · 2% chance of rain · wind up to 17 mph
About this race
Whether you shuffle fast or shuffle slow, we welcome you to one of Wilmington’s oldest and FASTEST road races. The blazingly fast, flat course is good for those who run for speed or those who run for fun. This community race is open to all runners. Local students and their families are encouraged to run. All race proceeds benefit the Wilmington Road Runners Scholarship Program.
Registration includes:
Race Shirt - while supplies last
Post Race Coffee and Breakfast
This longstanding community race is presented by the Wilmington Roadrunner’s Club.
*YOUTH RATE for participants under 18 is $20 and does not include a race shirt. You may purchase a race shirt while supplies last at packet pick up or on race day.
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