Event: The WILMA Dash is Wilmington, North Carolinaβs ONLY All-Female 5K!
Presented by: WILMA Magazine.
Great for: First-time runners, walkers, and seasoned runners looking for a personal best.
Post-Race: After your race, stay for the Health Fest, food, and drinks.
π DATE
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
π START / FINISH LINE LOCATION
Location: Wilmington Convention Center (race starts inside the convention center)
Address: 10 Convention Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401
π DISTANCES OFFERED
5K: The 5K is timed. You can run or walk.
5K Virtual: You can run or walk anywhere, anytime. Just submit results on this website by May 10th.
π AFTER YOUR RACE
Join us: at the Health Fest!
Location: Inside the Convention Centerβs 30,000 square foot Expo Hall.
Entry: Included with your WILMA Dash registration.
Features: Dozens of local health & wellness exhibitors, food, drinks, awards, and more!
π€ HOW TO REGISTER
Register Before the Race: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner.
To Register On-Site in Person: Must be done on your own mobile device. Registrants will scan a QR code to register online.
π ΏοΈ PARKING
Wilmington Convention Center Garage: $3 for the first hour, then $2 for each additional hour (max of $13).
Nutt Street Parking Deck: $1/hour payable by debit or credit card only.
Additional Parking: Available at any open parking lot or open street parking spot.
π¦ PACKET PICKUP & FULL RACE SCHEDULE
Details: Click HERE for packet pick up details and race schedule.
π HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Partnered with: Northside Food Co-Op.
Mission: Increase access to nutritious, affordable food: foster community resiliency: and interrupt the cycle of multigenerational poverty in Northside Wilmington.
Store: A full service grocery store built to meet community needs.