WILMA Dash

WHAT The WILMA Dash is Wilmington, North Carolina’s ONLY All-Female 5K!

The race is presented by WILMA Magazine. It is a great event for first-time runners, walkers, and for seasoned runners looking for a personal best. After your race, stay for the Health Fest, food, and drinks.

DATE Thursday, May 7, 2026

START / FINISH LINE LOCATION Wilmington Convention Center (race starts inside the convention center) 10 Convention Center Drive Wilmington, NC 28401

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 9th.

AFTER YOUR RACE Join us at the Health Fest!

After the race, stay for the WILMA Dash Health Fest, taking place at the start and finish line, which is inside the Convention Center’s 30,000 square foot Expo Hall. Entry into The Health Fest is included with your WILMA Dash registration and includes dozens of local health & wellness exhibitors, food, drinks, awards and more!

Check out a full list of Health Fest vendors among our WILMA Dash sponsors.

Not participating in the Dash, but still want to be a part of the action? The Health Fest is open to everyone and all ticket proceeds will benefit your local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. The Expo Hall will be open from 4pm-9pm and a suggested $10 donation from those 21 and up is encouraged at the door, which includes entry into the Health Fest, two drink tickets and food. Under 21? No problem! A suggested donation of $5 at the door includes food and Health Fest entry.

HOW TO REGISTER Register Before the Race: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner To Register On-Site in Person: If you plan to register on-site, in person, you will need to do so on your own mobile device such as a mobile phone.  Registrants will be asked to scan a QR code to register online.

TEAMS Teams of 10 or more may email elizabeth@its-go-time.com to request a Team Discount (can not be used during Early Registration period). Only the team captain should inquire. Make sure to reach out BEFORE you register in order to apply the discount during checkout!

PARKING Convention Center Deck: $3 for up to 1 hour; $5 for up to 2 hours; $7 for up to three hours; $9 for up to 4 hours; $11 for hours four through twelve, and $15 for hours twelve through twenty-four.

Nutt St. Parking Deck: $2/hour

Hanover St. Parking Deck: $2/hour

Skyline Center (old PPD building) Parking Deck:  Up to 1 hour:  $1; Up to 2 hours: $3; Up to 3 hours: $6; 3 to 12 hours: $9; 12 to 24 hours: $14 Max

* Parking is also available at any open parking lot or open street parking spot.

PACKET PICKUP & FULL RACE SCHEDULE Click HERE for packet pick up details and race schedule

HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE WILMA Dash is honored to partner with The Alzheimer’s Association for 2026. The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Click here to learn more!