THE RACE

Water Street Park
Wilmington, NC 

Runners, get ready to make your way through historic downtown Wilmington, North Carolina with a Half Marathon, 10K or 5K! The Battleship Half Marathon started in 1998 and is one of the oldest Half Marathons in the South. 

Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks. Be sure to join the crew during your visit.  Just show your race bib for a free entry to the Battleship NC.

Schedule of Events

RACE SWAG

RACE SHIRT
Register by October 16, 2025 and attend the Expo and you will get a 2025 race shirt in your size. After October 16th, you can choose from remaining sizes until shirts are gone.

FINISHER MEDAL
All finishers will be awarded a medal at the finish line.

(2024 SWAG pictured. 2025 SWAG coming soon.)

 

AWARDS

Finisher Medals
All finishers are awarded a medal at the finish line.

Half Marathon Awards
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top 3 Masters Male/Female
Top 3 in Age Groups Male/Female:
18 & Under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

10K Awards
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top 3 Masters Male/Female
Top 3 in Age Groups Male/Female:
18 & Under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5K Awards
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top 3 Masters Male/Female
Top 3 in Age Groups Male/Female:
12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Help Protect Wildlife & the Battleship NC

 

LIVING WITH WATER
Help Pedestrian Access & Wildlife at the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA

The Battleship NC site experiences flooding during most high tides, and not just during storms, but even during sunny-days. The Living with Water project aims to preserve the Ship experience and protect wildlife by restoring the shoreline with an intertidal estuarine living shoreline, and restore the 2-acre flood prone area with a wetland habtiat.

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

Help Today Use Your Race Bib to Visit the Battleship NC