Sat, Sep 26, 2026

She ROCKS Run

Wilmington, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5K1.5 Miles

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Aug 13, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the She ROCKS Run

The race takes place at Long Leaf Park, on a course that offers both a timed run and a shorter untimed option. The park setting keeps things on paved paths through green space. The race was founded by a local teenager to honor her mother and raise awareness of ovarian cancer, and that origin gives the morning a specific weight that most road races do not carry.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at a location announced closer to race day, with morning pickup available at the park shelter before the start. Parking is open throughout the park. Awards follow shortly after the course closes.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

56finishers

19:45winner

34:08median

55:50cutoff

Top 3: Mikaela Martinez (19:45) · Rick Mcelroy (19:54) · Alisa Meier (22:05)

The She ROCKS Run 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 Miles9/26/2026 09:00$38

1.5 Miles9/26/2026 09:05$25

3.1 Miles9/26/2026 09:00$38

1.5 Miles9/26/2026 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the She ROCKS Run

Will I finish last at the She ROCKS Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 34:08, and the last recorded finisher came in around 55:50, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the She ROCKS Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (56 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. 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 She ROCKS Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:45 while the median finisher took 34:08. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.