What race distances can I run in Wilmington?
Wilmington has 5K (26), 10K (15), Half Marathon (19). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
North Carolina · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Wilmington, North Carolina
Upcoming running races in and near Wilmington, North Carolina - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
27 upcoming races · 15 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Wilmington races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Oct 11, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Wilmington, NC Wilmington, NCFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Zombie Run Wilmington, NCFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (44) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 7, 2026UNCW I Am CHHS 5K Wilmington, NCFrom $10Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K Wilmington, NCFrom $55Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot Wilmington, NCFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K Wilmington, NCFrom $60Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K Wilmington, NCFrom $25Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Dashing Thru The Glow Wilmington, NCFrom $20Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 2, 2027New Year 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (01) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 16, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (03) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 23, 2027Ainsley's Angels 9th Annual Frosty 5K Wilmington, NCFrom $25Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (06) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 20, 2027Viking 5K, 10k & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (08) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Details Fri, Feb 26, 2027Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon Wilmington, NCFrom $20Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (10) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Register Sat, Mar 20, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (12) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (14) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Register Sat, Apr 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (16) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Coastal Run/Walk for Autism 5k Wilmington, NCRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, May 1, 2027Luau 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (18) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Details Sat, May 15, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (20) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (23) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Register Sat, Jun 19, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (25) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Details
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Wilmington. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 14, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Wilmington
When is race season in Wilmington?
October is the busiest month for races in Wilmington, with 4 of the 27, followed by November with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Wilmington races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 15 races in Wilmington with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:55, 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 race in Wilmington?
Browse Wilmington run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.