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
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 5.
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
