Join the Wilmington Road Runners Club for the Firefly 5K. A three race series that will take place across New Hanover County this summer. All races will take place on the last Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. • May 27, Halyburton Park, 7:00 pm • June 24, Halyburton Park, 7:00 pm • July 29, Long Leaf Park, 7:00 pm (followed by a social at The Brewers Kettle) There will be awards for the overall Men's and Women's winner of each race, and for the overall Men's and Women's winner of the three race series. Plus winners get a custom race t-shirt! Participants who complete all three races will be entered into a drawing for free entries to the Seaside Shuffle 5K in October. All three races are free to anyone who would like to participate. Bringing a small donation for the Wilmington Road Runners Scholarship Program is suggested.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Wilmington, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
