Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Run for the Ta Tas

Wilmington, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5K1 Mile

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Sep 25, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Run for the Ta Tas

The format here is the hook: women go first, men chase them down, and whoever crosses first wins regardless of gender. The course starts and finishes at an outdoor town center shopping area, so the surroundings are familiar and the crowd is right there. A shorter untimed distance runs alongside the main race for anyone not chasing a clock.

Packet pickup runs the two evenings before the race at a pair of local running stores. On race morning, registration opens early at the start area. After the race, there is food from a local restaurant, craft beer, and live music in the finish area.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

647finishers

16:41winner

31:16median

1:14:57cutoff

Top 3: Ann Marie Pierce (16:41) · Asher Frederick (17:24) · Brayden Jolly (17:35)

The Run for the Ta Tas has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/3/2026 08:00$40

3.1 Miles10/3/2026 08:03$40

1 Mile10/3/2026 08:05$35

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Common Questions About the Run for the Ta Tas

Will I finish last at the Run for the Ta Tas?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:16, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:14:57, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Run for the Ta Tas a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 647 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Run for the Ta Tas?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:41 while the median finisher took 31:16. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.