SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026

EXPO & PACKET PICKUP

• Location: Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center | 501 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
  
  
• Time: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Can’t make it to Pre-Race Packet Pickup?

• Family or a friend can pick up your packet for you.
• If you absolutely cannot pick up your packet on Saturday, you may pick it up on race morning from 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM.
• Day-of packet pickup closes at 6:30 AM sharp.
• We strongly encourage picking up your race bib on Saturday at the Expo to avoid delays and added stress on race morning.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

• Location: Start & Finish Line at Water Street Park | on Princess Street between Water Street and Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

• 5:00 AM – Athlete Village Opens

• 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM – Last-Minute Packet Pickup (closes at 6:30 AM sharp)

• 6:50 AM – National Anthem

• 7:00 AM – All Races Start Together (Half, 10K, and 5K)

• 7:30 AM – Finish Line Party Begins

• 8:00 AM – Live Music Starts

• 8:30 AM – 5K Awards (approximate)

• 9:00 AM – 10K Awards (approximate)

• 10:00 AM – Half Marathon Awards (approximate)