Runners, get ready for the trek through downtown Historic Wilmington, North Carolina with a Half Marathon, 10K or 5K! The Battleship Half Marathon started in 1998 and is one of the oldest Half Marathons in the South. We are excited for you to join us and run through Battleship History.
Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks. Envision the daily life and fierce combat her crew faced in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. From all across our Nation they came, young men who had grown up in the crucible of the Great Depression and now determined to serve their Country in its time of need. These are the men whose stories you will encounter through their oral histories, photographs, and mementos as you experience the Ship and the exhibits. Step back in time and let history come alive through the crews’ stories. Imagine yourself steering the ship, starting her engines or even firing the guns. JOIN THE CREW and be a part of Battleship history at the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA! www.battleshipnc.com
Where: USS North Carolina Battleship | 1 Battleship Rd NE, Wilmington, NC 28401
When: Saturday, November 7, 2020 | 4:00pm to 7:00pm
What: This is where you can pick up your race bib, get race information, visit exhibitors, enjoy a pasta dinner on the Battleship, and explore the USS North Carolina.
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2020
Start/Finish Line: Downtown Wilmington, NC
Race Day Packet Pickup: Race Day Packet Pickup is available for $10
Half Marathon and 10K Start Time: 7:30am
Post Race Celebration: Celebrate at the Finish Line with Waffle House Waffles & Beer. Beer will be served starting at 10:00am
Awards: 10K at 9:00am | Half Marathon at 9:15am
We will have 5 pace groups for the Half Marathon with 2 pacers per group. If you would like to pace, please email tom@iamwithoutlimits.com
Pace Groups Include:
1:30
1:45
2:00
2:15
2:30
Welcome to Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront, an all-suite hotel along the Cape Fear Riverwalk- where you are close to the finish, top restaurants, shops and activities in historic downtown Wilmington.
Unwind in a spacious suite with cozy seating, flat-screen TVs, dining area, work desk, complimentary WiFi for Hilton Honors members, and a wet bar with fridge and microwave.
Start the day right with free made-to-order breakfast, then join us later for our complimentary Evening Reception* on our 2nd floor landing overlooking the Port City Marina. Head to our Rooftop Bar, Cloud 9, to enjoy panoramic river views and eclectic menus, or enjoy American Cuisine with locally sourced ingredients along the riverfront at Steam Restaurant & Bar.
Book Online Here or call 1-800-HILTONS and use the group code: BHM. You MUST BOOK BY 10/7/2020 to be guaranteed these special rates.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
9 Estell Lee Place, Wilmington, NC 28401
1 mile from the finish!
5K PACKET PICKUP #1
When: Friday, November 6, 2020 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Location TBA
5K PACKET PICKUP #2
When: Saturday, November 7, 2020 | 7:00am - 8:30am
Where: Race Start Line
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2020
Start/Finish Line: Downtown Wilmington, NC
Race Day Packet Pickup: 7:00am - 8:30am at the Start Line
5K Starts: 9:00am
5K Awards: 10:00am
Wilmington Veteran's Day Parade: 11am
COURSE CUTOFF TIMES
Half Marathoners have 3:30:00 to complete the race. After 3:30:00 runners will be asked to turn their bib to the course marshal. There will no longer be traffic control, or volunteers on the course after this time period. If it's looking like you will not make the cutoff time, we will give you a warning first. There is no specific cutoff for the 10K as long as runners are off the road by 11:00am.
TRASH
It is a violation to throw your trash on the course outside of an aid station. If you have gel packs, cups, or anything of this nature, please use our aid stations to dispose. We have basketball hoop trash cans at each aid station. Do your best to score a nice shot! This not only helps keep our city clean but helps give the runners behind you a positive experience by not having to run over trash.
COURSE ETIQUETTE
Follow the instructions of our course volunteers. We strongly suggest not using headphones as it is very important for you to be able to hear any directions of our course volunteers.
NO BIKE OR RUN PACING
Please tell your friends and family they cannot bike pace or run pace you on the course. Based on USATF Rule 144 no runner shall be paced by another runner NOT registered in the race. Therefore if you wish to get paced, you must be paced by a registered participant that starts with the race and has purchased a bib. If you are caught without a bib pacing a runner, the runner you are pacing will be disqualified.
Aid stations will be available at miles 3, 7, and 10. Aid stations will consist of water, electrolyte fluids, and Clif gels, and will inclue 2 to 4 bathrooms.
All active and veteran military are eligable for a discounted entry. Please email battleshiphalfmarathon@gmail.com with any kind of reference to you being active military such as an ID or government email address.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
PARTICIPANT RACE SWAG
Half Marathon & 10K
Half Marathon and 10K participants who register by October 1st will receive the Without Limits brand 2020 Battleship Half Marathon Race Shirt.
5K
5K participants who register by October 1st will receive the official 2020 Battleship 5K Purple Heart Hat.
AWARDS
Finisher Medals
All finishers receive a finisher medal. Half marathoners will receive a large 4" medal, 10K will receive 2.5" medals, and 5K will receive 2" medals.
Half Marathon & 10K Awards
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top 3 Masters Male/Female
Top Active Duty Military Male/Female
Top 3 in Age Groups Male/Female: 18 & Under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
5K Awards
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top 3 Masters Male/Female
Top Active Duty Military Male/Female
Top 3 in Age Groups Male/Female: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
2019 Race Swag Pictured Below. 2020 Coming Soon!
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