North Carolina · 5K · 10K
William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K
William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K is a 5K and 10K event held in Wilmington, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, December 6, 2026. About 2,740 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 6, 2026
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
- Field size
- ~2,740 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Field size
- About 2,740 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EST
About the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K
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 …
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William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K: common questions
- When is the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, December 6, 2026.
- Where is the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K held?
- In Wilmington, North Carolina.
- What distances does the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K offer?
- 5K and 10K.
- How many people run the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K?
- About 2,740 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $50 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K start?
- 8:30 AM EST.
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