North Carolina · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Wilmington, North Carolina

Every upcoming 5K around Wilmington, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

24 upcoming 5K races found · 15 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Wilmington races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,641 finishersCape Fear Habitat Turkey Trotin the 5KLongest-running9th yearAinsley's Angels 9th Annual Frosty 5Kannual tradition
Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (44) Wilmington, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 7, 2026UNCW I Am CHHS 5K Wilmington, NC5KFrom $15Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K Wilmington, NCHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $55Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47) Wilmington, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot Wilmington, NC5K1 MileFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K Wilmington, NC16.2 MilesHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $60Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K Wilmington, NC5K10KFrom $28Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Dashing Thru The Glow Wilmington, NC5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51) Wilmington, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 2, 2027New Year 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (01) Wilmington, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 16, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (03) Wilmington, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 23, 2027Ainsley's Angels 9th Annual Frosty 5K Wilmington, NC5KFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (06) Wilmington, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 20, 2027Viking 5K, 10k & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (08) Wilmington, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon Wilmington, NCMarathonHalf Marathon5K1 MileFrom $50Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (10) Wilmington, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 20, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (12) Wilmington, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (14) Wilmington, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (16) Wilmington, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Coastal Run/Walk for Autism 5k Wilmington, NC5KRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, May 1, 2027Luau 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (18) Wilmington, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, May 15, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (20) Wilmington, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (23) Wilmington, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Jun 19, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (25) Wilmington, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Wilmington

When are most 5K races held in Wilmington?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Wilmington, with 4 of the 24, followed by December with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Wilmington 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 15 5K races in Wilmington with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:29, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Where can I train for a 5K in Wilmington?

Browse Wilmington run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.