Wilmington Historic Half
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Wilmington Historic : December 6, 2025
The Wilmington Historic event is held on December 6, 2025, in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. The start and finish are at Riverfront Park, 10 Cowan St, Wilmington, NC 28401. The in-person program includes a Half Marathon, a 10K and a 5K, plus a combined Challenge that pairs the 5K with the Half Marathon. The course is a closed-city route through historic downtown, crosses three downtown bridges, and includes over one mile along the Riverwalk for the Half Marathon and 10K. Virtual options are available for the Challenge, Half, 10K and 5K.
Races, awards and event features
- Half Marathon - $90
- 10K - $65
- 5K - $60
- Challenge (5K + Half) - $145
Registration fees increase after October 31, 2025. The Challenge requires completion of the 5K in under 45 minutes to continue to the Half Marathon; late starts are not allowed. Every registered finisher receives a finisher medal. Awards are available at the Awards Tent; there will be no award ceremony and awards will not be mailed. The finish area at Riverfront Park includes a finish-line party with music, beer from Wrightsville Beach Brewery and Oden Brewing Company, and barbecue. The event supports local non-profits through donations; the listed donation goal is $5,000. Volunteer and expo roles are organized for course support, finish-line tasks, and the pre-race expo. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.