Strides for WHA
Strides for WHA is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Wilmington, NC, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join Us for Strides for WHA – September 12th at 8:00 a.m. at Long Leaf Park!
The Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) is throwing a community race that's about so much more than just running – it's a celebration of opportunity, resilience, and community power! We're inviting you to join the fun as a sponsor, participant, or both!
Why You'll Love This Event:
This isn't your typical race day. Every step, every stride, and every cheer goes directly toward supporting programs that help our residents thrive through education, workforce development, and youth enrichment. You'll be part of something real – and you'll have a blast doing it!
How to Get Involved:
- Lace up and participate in the 5-K (walk, run, or cheer – all paces welcome!)
- Bring your team, your coworkers, your friends, and your family
- Sponsor the event and make a real impact
- Volunteer on race day and be part of the energy
- Donate to support our mission
Whether you're a runner, a walker, a cheerleader, or just someone who believes in community – there's a place for you at Long Leaf Park on September 12th!
Together, we're creating opportunity, one stride at a time. See you there!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilmington Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wilmington, NC
Population
118,578
as of 2023
City Elevation
38 ft
Nearest Airport
ILM
Wilmington International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 70 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Strides for WHA, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
59
Days to train
- Race
- Strides for WHA
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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 an 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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Strides for WHA
Sep 12, 2026