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William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K

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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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About the Event

Join us for the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K

🎄✨ Feel the magic of Christmas at the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K & 10K—the oldest and largest holiday race in the Cape Fear Region!

We promise SNOW (yes, even at the beach!) along with snowball fights, elves, Santa, hot chocolate, and plenty of holiday cheer. Whether you’re running for fun or chasing a PR, this race has something for everyone.

👟 Competitive runners will love the fast, flat course around the campus of UNCW.
👟 Elementary, Middle, and High School teams can join in the holiday spirit—what better way to celebrate the season than running together?
👟 Families, friends, and festive runners can enjoy the tradition, the magic, and the memories that come with it.

So gather your friends, your most festive holiday running attire and join use for this celebration of wellness, community, and Christmas magic!

Races Offered

5K

Dec 07, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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-79 days remaining

10K

Dec 07, 2025

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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-79 days remaining

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 5.7° / 14.9°

wb_sunny 2.1° / 12.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.2 /

water_drop 73.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 5.7° / 14.9°

wb_sunny 2.1° / 12.3°

air 12.2 km/h

water_drop 73.1%

About Wilmington

Learn more about the host city, 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.