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

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

calendar_today 06 Dec, 2026

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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

10K

Dec 06, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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08:30

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$40.00

5K

Dec 06, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:30

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$30.00

Girls on the Run - STRIDE Run Buddy Registration

Dec 06, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:30

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$27.50

Student/Coach GOTR and STRIDE

Dec 06, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:30

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$25.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

5.0° / 14.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

1.3° / 12.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 32m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:09

nightlight Sunset

18:04

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.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Zeke Shore	M	22	Wilmington, NC	17:06.5
🥈	Ann Marie Pierce	F	29	Wilmington, NC	18:46.3
🥉	Ashlyn Bagge	F	27	Wilmington, NC	18:54.9
4	Jared Michael	M	28	Wilmington, NC	19:06.6
5	Jake Nalepa	M	14	Wilmington, NC	19:36.2
6	Rhonda Schilawski	F	41	Wilmington, NC	19:46.3
7	Amelia Medlin	F	13	Wilmington, NC	19:56.1
8	Jeff Smith	M	59	Wilmington, NC	19:58.5
9	David Southerland	M	50	Wilmington, NC	19:59.4
10	Michael Delavore	M	14	Wilmington, NC	20:11.9
11	William Meacham	M	37	Wilmington, NC	20:12
12	Michael Plage	M	33	Wilmington, NC	20:18.5
13	Z. Name	M	12	Wilmington, NC	20:32.9
14	Bobby Campbell	M	48	Wilmington, NC	20:35.6
15	Jared Nelson	M	41	Wilmington, NC	20:36.6
16	L. Dorschied	F	12	Wilmington, NC	20:37.8
17	K. Edge	M	12	Wilmington, NC	20:39
18	C. Bardsley	M	11	Wilmington, NC	20:40
19	Wesley McAdams	M	26	Wilmington, NC	21:03.8
20	Graham Knowles	M	13	Wilmington, NC	21:09.5
21	Dakota Lipscombe	M	27	Wilmington, NC	21:14.9
22	E. Rogers	F	11	Wilmington, NC	21:18
23	Camryn Oates	F	14	Wilmington, NC	21:23.7
24	Mary Katherine O’malley	F	15	Wilmington, NC	21:25.6
25	Ryan Jackson	M	30	Hampstead, NC	21:38.7
26	A. Jackson	M	10	Hampstead, NC	21:40.7
27	Jack macDonald	M	13	Hampstead, NC	21:44
28	Nelson Beaulieu	M	38	Wilmington, NC	21:59.9
29	Nathan McNamara	M	29	Wilmington, NC	22:01.5
30	C. Shoffner	M	11	Wilmington, NC	22:04
31	Elisabeth Mulligan	F	46	Wrightsville Beach, NC	22:07.9
32	J. Brumm	M	12	Wilmington, NC	22:09.3
33	Kristina Ullrich	F	39	Wilmington, NC	22:17.1
34	H. Weaks	M	11	Wilmington, NC	22:21.9
35	Jarrett Brobst	M	42	Wilmington, NC	22:29.4
36	Wendy Southerland	F	45	Wilmington, NC	22:31
37	C. Burdette	F	12	Wilmington, NC	22:33.1
38	Jennifer Burdette	F	44	Wilmington, NC	22:48.3
39	Mike Fialcowitz	M	43	Monkton, MD	22:53.3
40	Matthew Cascio	M	36	Wilmington, NC	23:10.5
41	Ashley Petre	F	29	Castle hayne, NC	23:13.1
42	Katie Moore	F	45	Wrightsville Beach, NC	23:17.8
43	Andrew Branch	M	29	Jacksonville, FL	23:23.8
44	Isaac Erkstam	M	13	Hampstead, NC	23:24.6
45	Ivan Nevruz	M	14	Wilmington, NC	23:25.4
46	Chris Sciortino	M	37	Hampstead, NC	23:28.2
47	C. Holland	F	11	Hampstead, NC	23:28.8
48	Scott Macdonald	M	45	Hampstead, NC	23:29.5
49	J. Capps	M	11	Wilmington, NC	23:30.8
50	Lindsay Few	F	40	Wilmington, NC	23:34.2

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Michael Delavore	M	15	Wilmington, NC	37:03.7
🥈	Michael Rausch	M	36	Wilmington, NC	39:58.3
🥉	Rhonda Schilawski	F	42	Wilmington, NC	42:03.4
4	Molly Parker	F	17	Wrightsville Beach, NC	42:03.9
5	Ashlei Summers	F	17	Wilmington, NC	42:04
6	Isabel Morales	M	39	Burgaw, NC	42:55.5
7	Jay Carmine	M	44	Leland, NC	43:20.1
8	Luci Hosley	F	18	Wilmington, NC	43:23.8
9	Luke Fitzpatrick	M	32	Wilmington, NC	44:46.3
10	Shea Hoffacker	F	17	Wilmington, NC	45:17.1
11	Dennis Cattel	M	37	Wilmington, NC	45:31
12	Sarah Kerner	F	17	Wilmington, NC	45:37.7
13	Savannah Moore	F	16	Wilmington, NC	45:37.8
14	Annie Mulligan	F	16	Wrightsville Beach, NC	45:37.9
15	David Zub	M	47	Wilmington, NC	47:25.6
16	Martin Butler	M	45	Wilmington, NC	49:06.8
17	Rachel Brisson	F	38	Wilmington, NC	49:07.3
18	Allison Shofe	F	43	Wilmington, NC	49:07.7
19	Dennis Bruins	M	52	Wilmington, NC	49:31.7
20	Elizabeth Lapiska	F	60	Wilmington, NC	49:48.2
21	Kristy Bruins	F	47	Wilmington, NC	51:27.6
22	Jack Gower	M	25	Wilmington, NC	51:49.4
23	Lori Crenshaw	F	52	Wilmington, NC	52:01.3
24	Christine Carmine	F	45	Leland, NC	52:48.2
25	Janet Chilcott	F	40	Wilmington, NC	52:52.2
26	Robert Boswell	M	54	Wilmington, NC	53:20.7
27	Pearl Choi	F	26	Wilmington, NC	53:35.9
28	Carrmen Haynes	F	27	Wilmington, NC	53:38.1
29	Jennifer Coleman	F	52	Wilmington, NC	53:44.5
30	Jason Vogt	M	44	Wilmington, NC	53:47.4
31	Timothy Rodgers	M	61	Fuquay Varina, NC	54:05
32	Megan LaBeau	F	42	Wilmington, NC	54:23.5
33	Antonio Lopez	M	43	Wilmington, NC	55:08.2
34	Rosa Estrada	F	64	Wilmington, NC	57:15.1
35	Jamie Thompson	F	37	Wilmington, NC	58:29.6
36	Rebecca Myers	F	41	Wilmington, NC	58:55
37	Brandy Rioux	F	48	Wilmington, NC	59:49.3
38	Kathryn Herel	F	62	Newark, DE	59:58.7
39	Shane Crenshaw	M	53	Wilmington, NC	1:00:11.1
40	Christi Rovner	F	38	Wilmington, NC	1:00:27.6
41	Amanda MacLeod	F	36	Wilmington, NC	1:00:27.9
42	Omarion Graham	M	20	Wilmington, NC	1:00:29.7
43	Christopher Ladner	M	39	Wilmington, NC	1:02:36.7
44	Kathy Fox	F	65	Wilmington, NC	1:02:55.3
45	Deborah Perez-Lopez	F	55	Wilmington, NC	1:03:23
46	Kathryn Nixon	F	52	Wilmington, NC	1:04:33.2
47	Whitney Distefano	F	36	Wilmington, NC	1:04:33.3
48	Alex Paen	M	47	Carolina Beach, NC	1:09:08.7
49	Mark Lopez	M	48	Wilmington, NC	1:09:13.6
50	Laura Hunt	F	39	Wilmington, NC	1:10:29

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥈	Clint Henry	M	30	Wilmington	—
🥉	Rick Poplaski	M	50	Wilmington	—
4	Greg Zinner	M	42	Carolina Beach	—
5	Zachary Knott	M	13	Wilmington	—
6	Bryan Stoddard	M	27	Wilmington	—
7	Jamie Rowen	M	26	Wilmington	—
8	Hayden Rogerson	M	13	Wilmington	—
9	Tommy Fernandez	M	15	Wilmington	—
10	Brennen Pierce	M	14	Wilmington	—
11	Cian Perry	M	13	Carolina Beach	—
12	Alex Lopez Martinez	M	14	—	—
13	Brenda Estlack	F	56	Wilmington	—
14	Sarah Hallenbeck	F	40	Wilmington	—
15	I. Perry	M	11	Carolina Beach	—
16	Paul Knott	M	48	Wilmington	—
17	Michael Huestis	M	32	Wilmington	—
18	Angel Mendez	M	13	Wilmington	—
19	Corey Hildebrandt	M	44	Wilmington	—
20	Samuel Scott	M	13	—	—
21	Amie Harrison	F	37	Wilmington	—
22	Evan Acome	M	13	Wilmington	—
23	B. Krieger	M	10	—	—
24	Jarrett Brobst	M	37	—	—
25	J. Hughes	M	10	—	—
26	E. Fary	M	10	—	—
27	S. Harrison	M	8	Wilmington	—
28	Daniel Knott	M	15	Wilmington	—
29	W. Brewer	M	10	—	—
30	Robert Ward	M	36	—	—
31	M. Toppin	F	10	Carolina Beach	—
32	A. Toppin	F	12	Carolina Beach	—
33	Ryan Gibble	M	30	—	—
34	M. Wagoner	M	10	—	—
35	Oliver Carter III	M	37	Wilmington	—
36	J. Perdue	M	12	Wilmington	—
37	A. Gordon	M	12	—	—
38	J. Mackleer	M	12	—	—
39	L. Williams	M	9	—	—
40	J. Argentina	M	10	—	—
41	James Argentina	M	38	Hampstead	—
42	Jack Williams	M	37	—	—
43	E. Oeschger	M	11	—	—
44	Annemarie Petroff	F	40	Wilmington	—
45	Elise Gilmore	F	26	Charlotte	—
46	Joey Langhorst	M	13	Carolina Beach	—
47	Dyrek Miller	M	20	Kenansville	—
48	Jeff Petroff	M	40	Wilmington	—
49	S. Martin	F	11	Wilmington	—
50	M. Ross	M	8	Wilmington	—
51	Robert Fary	M	52	—	—

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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.

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

Races Offered

10K

5K

Girls on the Run - STRIDE Run Buddy Registration

Student/Coach GOTR and STRIDE

Weather History

About Wilmington

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Runner Reviews

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

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.

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

Races Offered

10K

5K

Girls on the Run - STRIDE Run Buddy Registration

Student/Coach GOTR and STRIDE

Weather History

About Wilmington

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Runner Reviews

No reviews yet

Nearby Races

Tri-Span 5K, 10K and LiveStrong Mile

Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (29)

Without Limits Track Series

Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (33)

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Muddy Princess - Raleigh, NC

Turkey Chase 13.1

2026 Crowfield Plantation 5K Run/Walk

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