WILMA Dash
The WILMA Dash is Wilmington, North Carolina’s only all-female 5K, presented by WILMA Magazine and based at the Wilmington Convention Center. It is a timed race, but walkers are welcome, and the event also offers a virtual 5K option. The setup makes it approachable for first-time runners and walkers while still giving faster runners a chance to chase a personal best. The course starts and finishes at the Convention Center, then runs through historic downtown Wilmington with views of the Battleship, the bridges, and the Riverfront. It is stroller-friendly, so the field can include parents and casual participants as well as club runners. After the 5K, runners can go inside the Convention Center’s Expo Hall for the Health Fest, with local health and wellness exhibitors, food, drinks, awards, and a charity tie to the Alzheimer’s Association. Awards cover overall women, masters runners, age groups, and teams, including Most Spirited Team and Largest Team.
