Water Street Park in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington NC
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
🏃♂️ EVENT
Parkway Subaru Battleship NC Half Marathon presented by Heineken & GFL 10K | 5K presented by Fleet Feet
🌇 EVENT DESCRIPTION
- Get ready: Runners, get ready for the trek through downtown Historic Wilmington, North Carolina with a Half Marathon, 10K or 5K!
- History: 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.
- Experience: Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks.
- Join the crew: 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.
For more information, visit www.battleshipnc.com
🗓️ WHEN
Sunday, November 16, 2025
📍 WHERE
- Start & Finish Line: Water Street Park
- Location: On Princess Street between Water Street and Front Street
- City: Wilmington, NC 28401
🏅 RACES OFFERED
- Half Marathon: Parkway Subaru Half Marathon presented by Heineken
- 10K: GFL 10K
- 5K: GFL 5K presented by Fleet Feet
🍻 WAITING FOR ALL FINISHERS AT THE FINISH LINE
- Beer: Beer by Heineken (participants 21+)
- Medal: Finisher Medal by Parkway of Subaru
- Water: Water provided by Culligan
- Snacks: Snacks, bananas, and Hawaiian Rolls provided by Harris Teeter
📝 HOW TO REGISTER
Click on the SIGN UP button in the top right.
📅 SCHEDULE
For the full schedule of events, including the Expo, click HERE.
🗺️ COURSE MAPS
For Course Maps, Aid Stations, and Restrooms, click HERE.
🎟️ VISIT THE BATTLESHIP NORTH CAROLINA FOR FREE
All participants receive a free entry to the Battleship North Carolina. Just show your 2025 Battleship Half Marathon race bib on either November 15 or November 16, 2025 for an entry.
🔗 MORE INFO
For more details about the event, visit the official race page.
Starting Line Map
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