EmergeOrtho 5K

Name: EmergeOrtho 5K
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

calendar_today 16 May, 2026

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sell $25 – $35

About the Event

The EmergeOrtho 5K is the end of the season celebration race for Girls on the Run, Heart & Sole, and STRIDE participants. Come join boys and girls, grades 3rd-8th, as they celebrate their accomplishments of the season! A fun and festive atmosphere, EmergeOrtho 5K celebrates friends, family and wellness! Public runners are welcome as this race provides much needed scholarships for future Girls on the Run and STRIDE participants.

Girls on the Run & STRIDE

Girls on the Run and STRIDE is an innovative health education and wellness program combining the power of running with life-changing self esteem and character-enhancing lessons that encourage healthy habits and an active lifestyle in young boys and girls.

Thank you to our Title Sponsor, EmergeOrtho for over 15 years of support for this race and these programs! Over 40% of our Girls on the Run & STRIDE participants utilize financial assistance and we couldn't support those families without the help of our sponsors.

Contact Us

Race Director: Ashley Barnes, ashley.barnes@ymcasenc.org
Girls on the Run/STRIDE Coordinator: Laura Spooner, Laura.Spooner@ymcasenc.org

Races Offered

In-person 5k

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$35.00

Run Buddy Registration

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$27.50

Student/Coach GOTR and STRIDE

May 16, 2026

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Distance — Student/Coach GOTR and STRIDE

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Wilmington.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 17.6° / 26.3°

wb_sunny 17.2° / 26.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.0 /

water_drop 73.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 17.6° / 26.3°

wb_sunny 17.2° / 26.3°

air 13.0 km/h

water_drop 73.5%

About Wilmington

Wilmington is a city in the southeastern part of North Carolina. It is the county seat of New Hanover County, and home to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, the U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial, the Cape Fear Museum, Airlie Gardens, and a large historic district. It is convenient to nearby beaches, and is a relatively short drive from the Triangle, Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, SC, and the I-95 corridor.