SCHEDULE
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP & TOY DROP OFF
Friday, December 11, 2026
Fleet Feet at Crossroads at Independence
3852 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
PARKING: Parking is NOT allowed behind Harris Teeter near the loading docks. Vehicles blocking access for semi-trucks will be towed.
Can't make it to Pre-Race Packet Pickup? A family member or friend can pick up for you. You can pick up at the race, starting one hour prior to the race start. However, we encourage you to pick up at Pre-Race Packet Pickup to avoid race day lines and added stress.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Start/Finish Line & Registration Location
Live Oak Bank Pavilion
10 Cowan Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
4:00 PM - Registration & Toy Drop Off Opens
4:15 PM - Santa and Mrs. Claus Arrive
4:30 PM - FREE Pictures with Santa
5:05 PM - 1 Mile Starts
5:35 PM - 5K Starts
5:35 PM - FREE Pictures with Santa continues
6:40 PM - Awards (time is approximate)
7:30 PM - Downtown Wilmington Holidays on the Water Drone Show (Best area to view show is along Water Street between Grace and Dock Streets)
*the course is a little dark in a few areas, we recommend bringing a headlamp just in case.
PARKING:
Any available street parking or parking garage in downtown Wilmington.
