Wilmington Historic 5K

Mild 57°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Moderate winds around 15mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Moderate humidity at 78% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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About the Wilmington Historic 5K

The 5K starts and finishes at Riverfront Park in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, and is the first race off on the Saturday of race weekend. The USATF-certified course stays on flat city streets, running a short out-and-back along Front Street and Market Street and a loop beside the Cape Fear River. It has no bridges.

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Race weekend

Saturday, December 5

7:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

7:30 AM10K (6.2 mi)7:45 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

Wilmington Historic 5K FAQ

When is the 2026 Wilmington Historic 5K?

The 2026 Wilmington Historic 5K will be held on Saturday December 5, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Wilmington Historic 5K?

The time limit for the Wilmington Historic 5K is 1.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Wilmington Historic 5K?

The forecast calls for a high of 61°F and a low of 53°F with a 10% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 5K race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Wilmington Historic 5K?

Over the 4 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2018 to 2025), it averaged 48°F at the start and 49°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest Wilmington Historic 5K?

Of the 4 years on record, 2023 was the warmest, reaching 68°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2024, at 22°F.

What was the windiest Wilmington Historic 5K?

Of the 4 years on record, 2025 was the windiest, with wind averaging 8 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2024, at 2 mph.

Wilmington Historic 5K weather history

Based on 4 years of data

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Wilmington Historic 5K Cloudy skies throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2025	40°/41°	-	40°
2024 Wilmington Historic 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	22°/26°	-	16°
2023 Wilmington Historic 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	68°/68°	-	65°
2018 Wilmington Historic 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2018	61°/63°	-	60°

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