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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.

The Cape Fear Marathon & Half takes place entirely on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, offering 26.2-mile marathon and 13.1-mile half marathon distances. Presented by Mount to Coast and hosted by Badwater, it shares organizers with the Badwater race series. The event occurs in October, beginning beside Old Baldy, North Carolina's oldest lighthouse. The course utilizes Bald Head Island’s car-free, single-lane roads, incorporating a brief beach segment near Cape Fear. An aid station is situated near the start by Old Baldy, with another located at the Bald Head Island Conservancy, the race’s local charity partner. The marathon and half marathon run concurrently with the annual Badwater Cape Fear ultramarathon, an East Coast event that mirrors Badwater’s California races.

The Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (44) is a US Road Running event in Wilmington, North Carolina. Both the 5K and half marathon begin at 8:00 AM near 4099 S 17th St. The event is designed for runners and walkers. Online registration is required before race day, as there is no on-site registration. Packet pickup is limited to race morning, opening 30 minutes before the start and closing 10 minutes prior. Both races feature repeat out-and-back courses. The 5K covers the same out-and-back section twice. The half marathon repeats its out-and-back section six times, making the event easy to follow for participants and spectators. The course time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes. US Road Running provides themed finisher medals at its events. This series offers simple pricing, including reduced youth pricing for both distances.

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.

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.

Run Oak Island is a race series held on President's Day weekend on Oak Island, North Carolina. The island is large enough to host a full marathon without extensive inland routes. The weekend features an ultramarathon, full marathon, two half marathons, a 10K, a 5K, and a 1-mile race, with virtual options available for most distances. Saturday's schedule includes the longer races, while Sunday focuses on the 10K, 5K, and 1-mile events. February in coastal North Carolina typically brings cool weather, with average high temperatures around 58°F and lows around 41°F. The course follows the island's main roads, incorporating local scenery. Runners will see a lighthouse and over 13 miles of ocean views from the road. A bridge is featured on the West Half Marathon and marathon routes. The East Half Marathon is designed for competition, while the West Half Marathon is more accommodating for walkers. The 10K and 5K courses are entirely on the island, featuring minimal elevation gain and few turns. Run Oak Island is part of the BAM! Race Series, with BAM signifying #BigAssMedals. Finishers earn large 3D medals and custom tri-blend shirts. The race weekend also includes post-race parties with beer, BBQ, awards, and games.