Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K
Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Wilmington, NC, with entry fees from $50 to $130.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (135 days to go)
- Location
- 10 Cowan St., Wilmington, NC
- Price
- $50–$130
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
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.
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Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
135
Days to train
- Race
- Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 10 Cowan St., Wilmington, NC
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Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K
Dec 5, 2026