Outdoor events near Wilmington, North Carolina
24 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Wilmington over the next three months: 21 races, 1 group outing or class, and 2 ranger-led or guided programs. 2 are this weekend. A typical October day in Wilmington reaches about 76°F and drops to 56°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 4 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 24 upcoming
- 2 this weekend
- October: 12
- November: 7
- December: 3
- January: 2
- 5KCRH Run for Recovery 5KSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AMLong Leaf Park - Shelter 6, Wilmington · 3.0 mi from Wilmington
Nearby · brokewithabachelor's, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)RaceHealthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Wilmington, NCSun, Oct 11 · 3:00 PMWilmington · 1.0 mi from Wilmington- Ranger programBring Your Own Kayak - Paddle with a Ranger (Beginner Level)Wed, Oct 14 · 9:00 AMCarolina Beach State Park · 11 mi from WilmingtonFree
- 5K · 10KHaunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 AMWilmington · 2.6 mi from Wilmington
- 5K · 1 mile2nd Annual Miles for Mammos 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk presented by Live Oak Med SpaSat, Oct 17 · 8:00 AMSouthport · 21 mi from Wilmington
- RaceThe OMKC Non-Runners Run or Go the Extra Mile for the Military KidsSat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMSurf City · 25 mi from Wilmington
- RaceMonster DashSat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMCarolina Beach · 12 mi from Wilmington
- marathonCape Fear Marathon & Half, presented by Mount to Coast and hosted by Badwater®Sun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AMBald Head Island · 24 mi from Wilmington
- RaceZombie RunSun, Oct 18 · 4:30 PMWilmington · 3.0 mi from Wilmington
Nearby · chris.peplin, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Walk or hikeBird HikeWed, Oct 21 · 8:00 AM · +2 more datesCarolina Beach State Park · 11 mi from Wilmington- 5KMedal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (44)Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AMWilmington · 2.6 mi from Wilmington
- 5KThe Compass Pointe 5KSat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AMCompass Pointe Grand Lanai, Leland · 11 mi from Wilmington
- RaceSalty Turtle Cycling Club Haunted HundredSun, Nov 1 · 7:30 AMSalty's Surf Shack, Surf City · 18 mi from Wilmington
- Nearby · chris.peplin, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)Ranger programRun with a RangerWed, Nov 4 · 8:00 AM · +1 more dateCarolina Beach State Park · 11 mi from Wilmington
- 5KUNCW I Am CHHS 5KSat, Nov 7 · 6:00 AMWilmington · 6.2 mi from Wilmington
- half marathon · 10K · 5KParkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5KSun, Nov 15 · 6:00 AMWilmington · 6.2 mi from Wilmington
- 5K · 10KGobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47)Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AMWilmington · 2.6 mi from Wilmington
- RaceHampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey TrotSat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AMHampstead Kiwanis Park, Hampstead · 18 mi from Wilmington
- RaceCape Fear Habitat Turkey TrotThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AMLive Oak Bank Pavilion, Wilmington · 6.2 mi from Wilmington
- 10K · 5KWilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5KSat, Dec 5 · 7:00 AMWilmington · 4.6 mi from Wilmington
- 5K · 10KWilliam H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10KSun, Dec 6 · 8:30 AMWilmington · 0.9 mi from Wilmington
- 5K · 10KHoliday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51)Sat, Dec 19 · 8:00 AMWilmington · 2.6 mi from Wilmington
- 5K · 10KNew Year 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (01)Sat, Jan 2 · 8:00 AMWilmington · 2.6 mi from Wilmington
- half marathon · 5KCarolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5KSat, Jan 2 · 8:00 AMCarolina Beach · 12 mi from Wilmington
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Schedules come from park agencies, race sites and organizers' own calendars, checked daily. Events can change, so check the event page before you go. Typical weather is the NOAA 1991–2020 average.
