WishMaker 5K
The WishMaker 5K is the signature running event for Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina — and one of Surf City’s favorite race weekends of the year.
Make it your fall destination race. 🍁🌊
Grab your crew. Book the beach house. Stay for the weekend.
Held in conjunction with the OverUnder Biathlon, this isn’t just a 5K — it’s a full-on race weekend experience packed with energy, community, and purpose.
Fast course.
Coastal views.
Big teams.
Bigger impact.
Come for the coast.
Run for the wishes.
Leave knowing you made a difference. 💙
Registration includes:
Super Soft - Triblend Tee, Finisher Medal Post Race Party and a Morning of Fun Supporting Make a Wish Eastern NC
HAVE MORE FUN WITH FRIENDS
Call your friends.
Plan the trip.
Buy the matching t-shirts.
Make the WishMaker 5K your fall destination race. 🍁
Spend a fun and festive weekend in Surf City — running, celebrating, and making memories together.
And if you’re local? You’re already living the dream. Just call your friends and bring the squad.
When you register, don’t forget to create or join a team and compete for our Largest Team Competition.
Who is coming out with the biggest crew in 2026? 💙
Schedule
Friday September 18
4:00 - 7:00pm - Packet Pick - Surf City Brewing: 402 Alston Blvd Ext, Hampstead, NC 28443
Saturday September 19
6:30am - 8:00am - On Site Packet Pick Up (Sound Side Park)
ARE YOU EXCITED FOR THE WISHMAKER 5K?
All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish® Eastern North Carolina in honor of Perryn Miller of @PerrynStrong.
The goal of the WishMaker 5K is to Grant Wishes!
The cost of a wish for a child is roughly $7500.
Every stride. Every volunteer. Every donation gets us one step closer to making wishes come true.
Join us. Donate. Race. Volunteer.
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Event Location
Soundside Park
517 Roland Ave
Surf City, NC 28445 US
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