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10K races near Wilmington
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JUL 1
18JUL
Run · road · 10K
Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (29)
Wilmington · 8 km away
AUG 2
7AUG
Run · road · 10K
Old Baldy Run for the Light
Bald Head Island · 41 km away
15AUG
Run · road · 10K
Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (33)
Wilmington · 5 km away
SEP 3
12SEP
Run · road · 10K
White Lake Fall International & Double Sprint
White Lake · 66 km away
16SEP
Run · road · 10K
She Moves
Ocean Isle Beach · 51 km away
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19SEP
Run · road · 10K
Over - Under Biathlon
Surf City · 43 km away
Wilmington · 80 km
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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)
The Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a US Road Running event with Halloween themes, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. All races commence at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup is available from 7:30 AM until 7:50 AM. Registration must be completed via RunSignup in advance; no race-day sign-ups will be accepted.
The 5K course involves two repetitions of a short out-and-back section. The half marathon course consists of six repetitions of a longer out-and-back section. This design utilizes a compact, looping format instead of a linear route through Wilmington. The event has a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit. Participants receive medals, and awards will be presented. Series points are awarded, and a best costume prize ensures the haunted theme is integrated beyond just the event's title.
Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026
Run Ocean Isle Beach takes place on a late-October weekend on Ocean Isle Beach, a coastal island in southeast North Carolina. The event offers runners four in-person race options: a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1 mile. Virtual race options are also available for the half marathon, 10K, and 5K. Late October weather typically averages a high of 75 degrees and a low of 56.
The half marathon route crosses the Intracoastal bridge, circles most of the island, and features sections with oceanfront views. The 5K is a flat course, suitable for runners seeking the beach-race atmosphere without the longer distance. This event is part of the BAM! Races series. The finisher swag includes soft tri-blend shirts and large medals; past medal designs have featured surfboards, flip flops, glass, lockets, pirate themes, mosaics, and connecting pieces.
Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47)
The Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M is a running event in Wilmington, North Carolina, offering three distances: 5K, 10K, and a half marathon. It begins at 8:00 AM from 4099 S 17th St. Packet pickup opens 30 minutes before the start and closes 10 minutes prior. Participants must register in advance via RunSignup, as no race-day registration is available on-site.
The courses consist of simple out-and-back loops, making them easy to navigate and pace. The 5K involves completing a 1.56-mile out-and-back segment twice. The half marathon uses a 2.18-mile out-and-back segment six times. The event has a 3 hour 30 minute time limit. It is part of the US Road Running series, known for family-friendly events for runners and walkers, often featuring themed race branding and finisher medals.
Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K
The Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K takes place in Wilmington, North Carolina, in December. All races run on closed roads through the historic downtown. Participants can select the half marathon, 10K, 5K, a virtual option, or the Challenge. The Challenge combines the early 5K with the half marathon, totaling 16.2 miles. A strict cutoff applies to the Challenge: the 5K must be completed in under 45 minutes, as the half marathon begins later that morning with no exceptions for late starts.
The half marathon and 10K traverse all three downtown bridges and include over a mile on Wilmington’s well-regarded riverwalk, concluding in Riverfront Park. The 5K offers accessibility, while the Challenge presents a demanding local format for more competitive runners. All finishers receive a medal; Challenge participants get two medals and additional merchandise. The finish area features music, food, and beer from Wrightsville Beach Brewery and Oden Brewing Company. Race Raves voters recognized the half marathon as North Carolina’s top race, aligning with the event’s blend of downtown streets, bridges, riverfront paths, and efficient race-day logistics.
William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K
The William H. Craig Race for Life is an annual holiday 5K and 10K in Wilmington, North Carolina, held at the UNCW Greene Track. Participants select either distance, with the event structured around a morning race and a Christmas-season atmosphere, not just a standard road race.
This is the oldest and largest holiday race in the Cape Fear region, honoring Dr. Bill Craig’s legacy and his community work in Wilmington. The day features snowball fights, elves, Santa, and hot chocolate. Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run, STRIDE, Victory Junction Gang Camp, and the Bill Craig Memorial Scholarship.
Beat the Bridge 10k/5k
Beat the Bridge challenges runners in Jacksonville, North Carolina, to complete a 10K or 5K run that crosses two bridges and goes through the downtown area during winter. Virtual 10K and 5K options are also available. The in-person races begin at 8 a.m. Eastern time from the Sturgeon City area on Court Street. A free Stroller Child entry for ages 1 to 5 is available for families.
The course highlights the bridges as its central feature, with the downtown location connecting the race to Jacksonville and Onslow County. The event is designed for local runners, military families, and the broader community. A portion of the funds raised will benefit Semper Fi & America's Fund. Bib prizes will be awarded randomly during packet pickup on Friday. The Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission owns and operates the race as part of the JOSC Race Series, with Marine Chevy serving as the presenting sponsor.
Viking Dash - Cape Fear
Viking Dash - Cape Fear is a 5K and 10K trail race held at Brunswick Nature Park in Winnabow, North Carolina, located south of Wilmington. The event takes place in February, beginning at 10:00 AM. Both race distances remain exclusively on unpaved trails, with no road sections included.
The race is a component of the Viking Dash trail series, which embraces a Viking theme and highlights finisher medals. As a relatively new event without listed prize money, it presents as a themed local trail run for 5K and 10K participants rather than an elite competition.
Ainsley's Angels 13th Annual Run With Your Heart 5K/10K/15K
Run With Your Heart offers 5K, 10K, 15K, and virtual race options, based in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The route begins and ends at Riverwalk Crossing Park. Ainsley's Angels of Eastern Carolina hosts the event, now in its 13th year. Proceeds benefit Ainsley's Angels in Eastern Carolina and Ainsley's Angels in America.
The course is flat and fast, set in a small-town environment designed to provide a larger race-day atmosphere. Participants, including runners, walkers, and riders, will travel through historic downtown Jacksonville. The 5K Run/Walk/Roll is designed to accommodate athletes of all abilities. A resource fair at the finish area continues the event's focus on inclusion after the race concludes.
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Wilmington Coastal Miles
Wilmington hosts 14 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
The River Road trail runs 75 miles beside the Cape Fear River. The River Road trail has 8 miles with good shade. The outer loop is 55 miles. Runners do 5 miles when they want ocean breeze without beach sand. Wilmington Road Runners Club handles the weekly group-run rhythm. YMCA Tri-Span 5K, 10K, WILMA Dash, and Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon anchor the calendar.
Local riders use the Gary Shell Cross-City Trail for 15 miles of base miles across town. The River to Sea Bikeway gives cyclists an 11-mile on- and off-road route toward the beach. at 6:00 PM, rolling at 6:15 PM, and riders of all levels are invited. Cape Fear Triathlon Club and Cape Fear SORBA keep the tri, singletrack, and mountain bike crowd connected. Blue Clay Park gives mountain bikers an 8-mile trail system. The climb runs 3 km with 342 m of elevation gain.
Spring from late February to early May gives runners and riders the cleanest training window. Autumn gives the city another strong block for intervals, long runs, and Z2 rides. Summer brings high humidity, and daily highs usually sit in the upper 80s to lower 90s °F, or 31–34 °C. Greenfield Lake Park and Halyburton Park matter more in summer because very little sun reaches the path on the loop. Winter keeps training alive with January highs in the mid-50s °F, or about 12 °C. Locals swap heat planning for layers, steadier pacing, and easier weekday miles.