Carolina Strawberry Festival 5K
Sat, May 2, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Kick off your Strawberry Festival weekend with a fun 5K or 1 Mile walk/run for all ages and skill levels.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
FestiveGreat for
- Beginner Friendly
- Walkers Welcome
Beginner Friendly
Walkers WelcomePast race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Comfortable field
291 5K finishers in 2024. A manageable crowd with enough runners for company on course.
Typical finish
39:52
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 25:13.
People mix
More women
About 68% women and 32% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2024, this looks like a comfortable field: 291 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 39:52. The quicker front of the field averaged about 25:13. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Wallace, NC
Close-to-home draw
Wilmington, NC
Travel draw
Teachey, NC
Travel draw
Burgaw, NC
Travel draw
Rocky Point, NC
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 10 and Under
Top 2 (from posted divisions)
Female 11 to 18
Top 2 (from posted divisions)
Female 19 to 39
Top 2 (from posted divisions)
Female 40 and Over
Top 2 (from posted divisions)
Male 10 and Under
Top 2 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2024 | 291 | 39:52 | 42:29 | 25:13 | 19:43 / 23:11 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Kick off your Strawberry Festival weekend with the 5K or 1 Mile walk/run presented by Wallace Parks and Recreation. The 5K is perfect for runners and walkers of all skill levels! Start and Finish at the Campbell Center at Clement Park. The Strawberry Jam is a 1 Mile is a non timed event and perfect for all ages! Walk or Run 4 laps at the track at Clement Park.
Registration includes:
🍓 Shirt (Guarantee your shirt when you register before April 2, 2026)
🍓 Finisher Medal (5K) and Special Treat for 1 Mile Finishers
🍓 Top Age Group Awards
🍓 A morning of fun to kick off the Strawberry Festival
Awards
Medal
Swag Included