THE RACE

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 the race, stay for the WILMA Dash Health Fest at the start/finish inside the Convention Center Expo Hall. Entry is included with your WILMA Dash registration. The Health Fest includes local health & wellness exhibitors, food, drinks, awards and more! Check out the 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/donation proceeds will benefit Feast Down East. See Race Info for more details.

RACE SWAG

2024 shirt pictured. 2025 design coming soon.

Race Shirt 
Participants who register by April 4, 2025 and attend packet pickup or the race, will receive a WILMA Dash tank top. Those who register after April 4th may choose from remaining sizes.

Participants also may purchase a T-shirt and/or socks.

THE COURSE

Wilmington Convention Center
10 Convention Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401

Start your race inside the Wilmington Convention Center.  The race course takes you through historic downtown Wilmington, giving you the views of the Downtown area which includes the Battleship, Bridges, and the award winning Riverfront. The course is stroller-friendly.

Following your race, stay for the WILMA Dash Health Fest, food, and drinks.

AWARDS

5K AWARDS
Top 3 Overall Females

Top 3 Overall Female Masters (40+)

Top 3 Females in Age Groups:
15 & Under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+

TEAM AWARDS
Most Spirited Team
Largest Team

THE CAUSE

HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

WILMA Dash is excited to partner with Northside Food Co-Op.

The Northside Food Co-Op's mission is to increase access to nutritious, affordable food; foster community resiliency; and interrupt the cycle of multigenerational poverty within the Northside Wilmington, North Carolina neighborhood–a historically disenfranchised area that is also a USDA-defined food desert. The Northside Food Co-op will be a full service grocery store, built to meet community needs.