IMPORTANT - Event Details
RESTROOMS - There are restrooms at Riverfront park, however, there are no restrooms on the course.
AID STATIONS - The 5K course will have 1 aid station that runners will hit at mile 1 and mile 2. The 10K course will have 4 aid stations near miles 1, 2, 4.5, and 5.5. Please note there is a long stretch on US421 from miles 2-4.5 where there will not be aid stations. Please plan accordingly and carry water if you feel you will need.
HEAT -TriSpan is famous for its beautiful course in beautiful downtown Wilmington AND the mid-summer heat! Please hydrate well in advance, bring water or sports drink with you if you feel like you will need in addition to the aid stations provided. We will have water blasters on the course to cool you down...just wave at the volunteer if you would like to be hosed down with water. We will also have nice cold watermelon waiting for you at the finish line!
THE COURSE - We are very fortunate to host the TriSpan 5K/10K in historic downtown Wilmington. However, running through a historic town does present a few issues. The course will contain sections of bridge grating (10K only), boardwalk (5K only) cobblestones, uneven brick, and pavement. Roads will be open to vehicular traffic so please be aware of your surroundings and footing. Additionally, downtown Wilmington is undergoing some construction that largely dictates the race course. To accommodate for construction and provide the safest courses possible, the courses are not precisely measured to 5 km and 10 km. (They are very close...but they are not exact)
PARKING - There is plenty of on-street parking near Riverfront Park. Meters do start at 9am, so please plan accordingly. For more details on Downtown parking, please review the following information. City of Wilmington Parking
DOGS- While we are dog lovers ourselves we recognize that everyone does not share our love for furry friends. For the safety and comfort of all participants, we do ask that you keep Fido at home.
BIKES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERBLADES and ROLLER SKATES - For the safety of all of our participants we can not allow wheels on the course.
STROLLERS - Strollers are not permitted on the 10K course and not advised on the 5K course. The 5K course has some narrow sections, cobblestones, uneven brick and boardwalk.
