Firefly 5K – Wilmington, NC 2026
Date
May 27, 2026
Location
Wilmington, NC
Venue
4099 S 17th St
Start Time
7:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free – $0.00
Events
Firefly 5K Run - May, Firefly 5K Run - June, Firefly 5K Run - July
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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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