Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K
About the race
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.
Moored in quiet dignity and majesty, the Battleship North Carolina sits across the river from downtown Wilmington. Her crew faced daily life and fierce combat in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, and their oral histories, photographs and mementos are on display throughout the ship.
Finish line amenities
Waiting for all finishers at the finish line:
- Beer by Heineken (participants 21+)
- Finisher medal by Parkway Subaru
- Water provided by Culligan
- Snacks, bananas and Hawaiian Rolls provided by Harris Teeter
Free entry to the battleship
All participants receive free entry to the Battleship North Carolina Saturday through Monday.
Start and finish line
Water Street Park
On Princess Street between Water Street and Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
The course
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Wilmington
Wilmington is a port city on the Cape Fear River in North Carolina, close to the Atlantic beaches, with a historic riverfront. The climate is humid subtropical: summers (June to September) are warm and humid, autumn is mild with some hurricane risk, winters (December to February) are mild, and spring is warm. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for racing. The city has its own airport.
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