Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K
When is Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K?
Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Wilmington, NC.
What distances does Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K offer?
Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K offers 8 events: Wilmington Historic Virtual 5K, Wilmington Historic 5K, Wilmington Historic Virtual 10K, Wilmington Historic 10K, Wilmington Historic Half Marathon, Wilmington Historic Virtual Half Marathon, Wilmington Historic Virtual Challenge, Wilmington Historic Challenge.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Historic Virtual 5K | 3.1 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Wilmington Historic 5K | 3.1 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Wilmington Historic Virtual 10K | 6.2 mi | $50.00 | Register |
| Wilmington Historic 10K | 6.2 mi | $50.00 | Register |
| Wilmington Historic Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $80.00 | Register |
| Wilmington Historic Virtual Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $80.00 | Register |
| Wilmington Historic Virtual Challenge | 16.2 mi | $110.00 | Register |
| Wilmington Historic Challenge | 16.2 mi | $110.00 | Register |
How much does Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K cost?
Registration for Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K starts at $100.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K held?
Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K is held in Wilmington, NC at 10 Cowan St..
About Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K
WHEN IS RACE DAY?
12.5.2026
WHY RUN THE HISTORIC RACE?
1. Voted 2024 Best Half Marathon in NC by Race Raves!
2. Choose from 4 different races- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K or the Challenge. The Challenge consists of the 5K followed by the Half Marathon. We are the only race in Wilmington to offer this.
3. All 3 courses take runners through some amazing views in a closed course through historic downtown Wilmington.
4. Run over all 3 downtown bridges and over 1 mile along the nation’s top-rated riverwalk (Half Marathon & 10K only).
5. An awesome Finish Line party is waiting for you! You’ll cross the finish line in Riverfront Park where there will be music, free beer from Wrightsville Beach Brewery and Oden Brewing Company as well as some good food!
WHERE IS THE START/FINISH LINE?
Riverfront Park | 10 Cowan St | Wilmington, NC | 28401
WHAT TIME DOES IT ALL START?
The 5K will start at 7:00 AM
The 10K start time is 7:30 AM
The Half Marathon will start at 7:45 AM
TAKE ON THE HISTORIC CHALLENGE
Run both the 5K & Half Marathon and earn all the swag! (16.2 miles)
Challenge registration includes: Race bib, Half Marathon finisher medal, long sleeve shirt, 5K finisher medal and bonus gift!
CHALLENGE RUNNERS SPECIAL NOTE: You must complete the 5K under 45 min. in order to be at the Half Marathon start line by 7:45. There will be no late starts.
ARE THERE AWARDS?
Every participant will earn a finisher medal! In addition to that, we would like to celebrate some of our top runners! Stop by the Awards Tent to pick up your award! (We will not have a ceremony due to the different start times of the races. We are also unable to mail awards.) The age group brackets can be found on our FAQ page.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Race Bash invests in marketing our event and has cumulatively brought over 6,000 runners and additional spectators to Wilmington. We have a large media presence which includes digital ads, in home mailing and advertising on several race websites.
* Voted 2024 Best Half Marathon in NC by Race Raves
* 8,350+ email addresses
* 55% Female/45% Male
* Over 84% from the Carolinas
* 1979 registered runners in 2025 and 1405 registered runners in 2024
* One of the top 4 biggest races in Wilmington, NC
If you'd like info on how you can partner with us as a Sponsor, contact Erica, our Race Director, HERE.