Schedule, Location, Parking
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2026
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP
Location: TBD
Pre-Race Packet Pickup: 11:00 am - 5:00 PM
Can't get to Pre-Race Packet Pickup? No worries! Family or a friend can pick it up for you. Packets can be picked up an hour before the race as well. However, we strongly encourage you to get your packet at Pre-Race Packet Pickup to avoid long race day lines and added stress.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026 - Race Day
Live Oak Bank Pavilion
10 Cowan Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
6:45 AM - Packet Pickup
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Costume Contest Judging
*Must visit Costume Contest Tent to be eligible for award
7:50 AM - 1 Mile Registration Closes
8:00 AM - 1 Mile Starts
8:15 AM - 5K Registration Closes
8:30 AM - 5K Starts
9:15 AM - Costume Contest Awards
9:30 AM - 5K Age Group Awards
EVENT DAY PARKING
Parking will be available first-come, first-serve in any legal street parking spot or parking garage in downtown Wilmington. Street Parking is free in downtown Wilmington on Thanksgiving.
