Wrightsville Plunge
- Date
- January 1, 2027
- Distance
- Wrightsville Plunge · After Party Tickets
From the Organizer
Celebrate 12 Years of Plunging for Purpose
Join us at Wrightsville Beach on January 1st and kick off your New Year by Plungin' for a Purpose!
The 12th Annual Wrightsville Plunge benefits Communities In Schools of Cape Fear, which works to help keep kids in school, and on the path to graduation. Its a great way to support our region's youth, and have a blast at the same time!
Registration includes a free shuttle from Wrightsville Beach Park, fun photo ops, a costume contest, and your choice of a long-sleeve tee, short-sleeve tee, beanie, or trucker hat.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Wrightsville Plunge?
- Wrightsville Plunge is a running event held in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Wrightsville Plunge?
- Friday, January 1, 2027 in Wrightsville Beach, NC at 703 S Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Wrightsville Plunge?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Wrightsville Plunge
Jan 1, 2027