Upcoming Races in Wilmington

Endurance Grid lists 27 races in Wilmington, North Carolina, from July 2026 to March 2027.

27
Upcoming races
6
Sports covered

Host City

About Wilmington, NC

Population

118,578

as of 2023

City Elevation

38 ft

Nearest Airport

ILM

Wilmington International Airport

Major Hub

MYR

Myrtle Beach International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

Races in Wilmington, NC

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Wilmington, North Carolina on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

27 races in Wilmington

July 2026 Wilmington, North Carolina Races

4 upcoming races in Wilmington, North Carolina in July.
Jul
4
Sat
Running
The Fleet Feet Battle for Independence Road Race
The Pointe at Barclay, Wilmington, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 90° / 73°·38 ft city elevation
Jul
11
Sat
Running
YMCA Tri-Span 5K, 10K and Livestrong Mile
River Front Park Amphitheater, Wilmington, NC
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
Avg 90° / 74°·38 ft city elevation
Jul
18
Sat
Running
Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (29)
Halyburton Park, Wilmington, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 90° / 74°·38 ft city elevation
Jul
21
Tue
Running
Without Limits Track Series
Hamilton Dr, Wilmington, NC
1 Mile · Other
Avg 87° / 70°·38 ft city elevation

August 2026 Wilmington, North Carolina Races

3 upcoming races in Wilmington, North Carolina in August.
Aug
15
Sat
Running
Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (33)
4099 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 89° / 72°·38 ft city elevation
Aug
15–16
Sat–Sun
Running
Flunk Cancer 5K
Sunset Park Elementary School, Wilmington, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 89° / 72°·38 ft city elevation
Aug
23
Sun
Triathlon
Cape Fear Youth Triathlon Team (CFYTT) Kids Triathlon Race
750 Bess Street, Wilmington, NC
Avg 88° / 71°·38 ft city elevation

September 2026 Wilmington, North Carolina Races

5 upcoming races in Wilmington, North Carolina in September.
Sep
10
Thu
Running
Lion Pride 5K
1011 Eastwood Rd., Wilmington, NC
1 Mile · 5K · Other
Avg 86° / 69°·38 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
Wilmington Beach Blast XC Invite
Wilmington Municipal Golf Course, Wilmington, NC
5K
Avg 86° / 68°·38 ft city elevation
Sep–Oct
17–13
Thu–Tue
Running
Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series
314 Pine Grove Dr, Wilmington, NC
2 Mile / 3K
Avg 84° / 67°·38 ft city elevation
Sep
19
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (38)
4099 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 84° / 66°·38 ft city elevation
Sep
26–27
Sat–Sun
Running
She ROCKS Run
Long Leaf Park - Shelter 6, Wilmington, NC
5K · Other
Avg 82° / 64°·38 ft city elevation

October 2026 Wilmington, North Carolina Races

6 upcoming races in Wilmington, North Carolina in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Run for the Ta Tas
Mayfaire Town Center, Wilmington, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 80° / 61°·38 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sat
Running
CRH Run for Recovery 5K
Long Leaf Park - Shelter 6, Wilmington, NC
5K · Other
Avg 78° / 58°·38 ft city elevation
Oct
11
Sun
Swimming
Swim the Loop
1308 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC
10K · 1 mi
Avg 77° / 58°·38 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)
4099 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 75° / 55°·38 ft city elevation
Oct
18
Sun
Running
Zombie Run
Long Leaf Park - Shelters 5 and 6, Wilmington, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 75° / 55°·38 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (44)
4099 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 71° / 49°·38 ft city elevation

November 2026 Wilmington, North Carolina Races

3 upcoming races in Wilmington, North Carolina in November.
Nov
15
Sun
Running
Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K
Water Street Park in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 66° / 44°·38 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47)
4099 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 65° / 42°·38 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot
Live Oak Bank Pavilion, Wilmington, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 65° / 42°·38 ft city elevation

December 2026 Wilmington, North Carolina Races

3 upcoming races in Wilmington, North Carolina in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K
10 Cowan St., Wilmington, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Other
Avg 62° / 40°·38 ft city elevation
Dec
6
Sun
Running
William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K
UNCW Greene Track and Field Complex, Wilmington, NC
5K · 10K
Avg 62° / 40°·38 ft city elevation
Dec
19
Sat
Running
Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51)
4099 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 59° / 38°·38 ft city elevation

January 2027 Wilmington, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Wilmington, North Carolina in January.
Jan
15–16
Fri–Sat
Running
Southern Tour Ultra
11471 U.S. 17, Wilmington, NC
50K · 50 Mile · 100 Mile
Avg 56° / 36°·38 ft city elevation

February 2027 Wilmington, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Wilmington, North Carolina in February.
Feb
26–27
Fri–Sat
Running
Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon
515 Nutt St, Wilmington, NC
1 Mile · 5K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 61° / 40°·38 ft city elevation

March 2027 Wilmington, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Wilmington, North Carolina in March.
Mar
7
Sun
Triathlon
Azalea Sprint Triathlon
720 Hamilton Dr., Wilmington, NC
Avg 63° / 42°·38 ft city elevation

Just Outside Wilmington

Races near Wilmington

YMCA Pier-2-Pier Swim
Sat, Sep 19
Johnnie Mercers Pier, Wrightsville Beach, NC
6 mi away
YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon
Sat, Sep 26
Wrightsville Beach Town Hall, Wrightsville Beach, NC
6 mi away
Seaside Shuffle
Sat, Oct 24
Wrightsville Beach Park, Wrightsville Beach, NC
6 mi away
Liam Strong Charity Beach Run
Sun, Sep 20
23 E Salisbury St, Wrightsville Beach, NC
6 mi away
Viking Dash - Cape Fear
Sat, Feb 6
Brunswick Nature Park, Winnabow, NC
10 mi away
The Compass Pointe 5K
Sat, Oct 31
Compass Pointe Grand Lanai, Leland, NC
11 mi away
Good Hops 5k'ish Beer Run 2027
Sat, Jun 19
811 Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, NC
11 mi away
Monster Dash
Sat, Oct 17
Carolina Beach State Park, Carolina Beach, NC
11 mi away
Twin Anchors Copperhead Beer Relay 20K and Beer Mile Presented by Wicked Weed
Sat, Aug 22
12706 US-17, Hampstead, NC
13 mi away
Old Baldy Run for the Light
Fri, Aug 7
Old Baldy Lighthouse, Bald Head Island, NC
18 mi away
2nd Annual Miles for Mammos 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk presented by Live Oak Med Spa
Sat, Oct 17
924 N Howe St., Southport, NC
20 mi away
Cape Fear Marathon & Half, presented by Mount to Coast and hosted by Badwater®
Sun, Oct 18
101 Light House Wynd, Bald Head Island, NC
23 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Wilmington, North Carolina?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 27 upcoming races in Wilmington, North Carolina, spanning 6 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Wilmington?+
Wilmington hosts aquabike, running, swimming, trail running, triathlon, and ultramarathon races.
Is there a race season in Wilmington?+
Races in Wilmington run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and September.
What race distances can you find in Wilmington?+
Upcoming races in Wilmington cover distances including 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 50 Mile, and more.