Wilmington, NC: Travel industry partners in Wilmington and our island beaches will welcome more than 1,150 athletes and their families during the first weekend in December for the 6th Annual Wilmington Historic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K presented by Race Bash.
On Saturday, Dec. 2, beginning at 7 a.m., runners will follow a scenic 2.5-mile closed course through the streets of Wilmington’s historic River District. The 5K will split off to finish on the Riverwalk, while the half marathon will cross over the Isabel Holmes Bridge, the S. Thomas Rhodes Bridge and the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge to continue around Greenfield Lake before finishing on the Riverwalk. New to this year’s race lineup is a 10K that will split after the third bridge to finish on the Riverwalk. A unique feature of this race is the Historic Challenge event whereby runners are given the opportunity to run the 5K and the Half Marathon back-to-back.
“Wilmington has been my family’s home for over 15 years. This is the place where I began to dabble with running. I definitely caught the running bug and eventually signed up for my first race. I haven’t stopped since,” states Erica Svab, the owner of Race Bash and race director for the Historic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. “I love that this historic race provides an opportunity to discover the beauty of our city. I am grateful to play a part in helping bring people to this amazing destination. I can’t wait to see everyone come together and hit the downtown streets!”
Approximately 1,150 athletes are expected this year who will be joined by family members, spectators and event volunteers that will more than double the number of attendees for the weekend. This year’s race headquarters and host hotel is the Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort. Athletes and guests will also stay at additional hotels and spend time at local restaurants, businesses and attractions. Race schedules, course maps, sponsors, volunteer opportunities and other event information can be found online.
“We are excited to welcome back the Annual Wilmington Historic Half Marathon, 5K, and newly added 10K” states Kim Hufham, President/CEO of the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority. “Hosting races and tournaments in Wilmington and our island beaches provides a wonderful opportunity for athletes and their families to explore our destination. We hope that everyone enjoys the race and will return for future athletic events and family vacations.”
The New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority (TDA), d/b/a Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau, markets and develops the county and its communities’ leisure and group travel experiences for economic growth and quality of place.
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Note to Media: To arrange interviews and photo ops for the Historic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, please contact Erica Svab at erica@racebash.com or (910) 599-2188.
Contact:
Hannah Almeter
Communications/PR Manager
Wilmington and Beaches CVB
910-341-4030 x126
866-266-9690
halmeter@wilmingtonandbeaches.com
