William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K
William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K is a running race on December 6, 2026 in Wilmington, NC, with entry fees from $25 to $45.
- Date
- December 6, 2026 (136 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K
🎄✨ Feel the magic of Christmas at the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K & 10K—the oldest and largest holiday race in the Cape Fear Region!
We promise SNOW (yes, even at the beach!) along with snowball fights, elves, Santa, hot chocolate, and plenty of holiday cheer. Whether you’re running for fun or chasing a PR, this race has something for everyone.
👟 Competitive runners will love the fast, flat course around the campus of UNCW.
👟 Elementary, Middle, and High School teams can join in the holiday spirit—what better way to celebrate the season than running together?
👟 Families, friends, and festive runners can enjoy the tradition, the magic, and the memories that come with it.
So gather your friends, your most festive holiday running attire and join use for this celebration of wellness, community, and Christmas magic!
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
62°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilmington Intl Ap, 3 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 William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
136
Days to train
- Race
- William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K
- Date
- December 6, 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
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William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K
Dec 6, 2026