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Happening Tomorrow: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Downtown Wilmington will be alive with runners and walkers for the 2015 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The annual event combines a competitive 5K run with a 1 mile fun...
View ArticleRun to Preserve Historic Wilmington this Thursday
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The 15th Annual ‘Race for Preservation’ is set to hit the streets of historic downtown Wilmington this Thursday. Runners and walkers take to the 5k course to help the Historic...
View ArticleSpots left for runners & walkers in ‘Color Me Rad’ 5K
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The 'Color Me Rad' trend is sweeping the nation. Organizations across the country are hosting the colorful 5K runs/walks in cities from California to North Carolina. University...
View ArticleFit Minute – How to train for a 5K
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Thanks to the economic bust, running has become very popular again. It’s one of the most inexpensive forms of exercise and you can do it virtually anywhere. Many beginner and...
View ArticleColorful runners take over UNCW for Color Me Rad 5k
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It was a colorful day on UNCW’s campus as runners in the Color Me Rad 5k made their way through rainbows of colored cornstarch, and on to the finish line. Even some of the WWAY...
View ArticleBeethoven look-a-likes run to benefit the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Beethoven makes an appearance at a race to benefit the Wilmington Symphony. Runners, some dressed in athletic gear, and others sporting musical instruments and costumes...
View ArticleEven after two ice storms, hundreds take a Polar Plunge
Carolina Beach, NC (WWAY) — It seems like some just can’t get enough of the cold. Hundreds of folks took a polar plunge this weekend. The chilly challenge raises money for the New Hanover county...
View Article5K Run for Preservation
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Hundreds of runners crowded the streets of Downtown Wilmington Thursday night for the 5K run for Preservation. This is the 12th year the Historic Wilmington Foundation has...
View ArticleGranting wishes, changing lives
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — About 300 folks were helping make children’s dreams come true sunday walking for wishes, raising money for the Make-A-Wish foundation. Eastern NC president and CEO...
View ArticleRunners gallop for the gravy at the YMCA
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– The 5 ks were abundant this morning. The YMCA held the 8th Annual Gallop for the Gravy event today. Organizer Alex Mozingo says they had fewer people this year because of weather...
View ArticleRun for Refugees receives record participants, donations
US– Organizers of a road race that benefits a Connecticut refugee resettlement group are crediting President Donald Trump for a record enrollment – and record donations – in this year’s event. The New...
View ArticleFirst all female half marathon held in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Southeastern North Carolina held their first, and only all female half marathon and 5-K this weekend in Wilmington. The Wilmington Women’s Half Marathon and 5-K was aimed to...
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Plunge into spring with Special Olympics at Kure Beach
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Special Olympics of New Hanover County are have their annual fundraiser this weekend, and there are events for the whole family. The fun kicks off at Ocean Front...
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Lace up your shoes for Art Moves Midtown 5K and Minnie’s Mile
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Although the Cameron Art Museum has a lot to offer inside, next weekend, they encourage you to head outside for an important fundraiser. The Art Moves Midtown 5K and...
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Honor service members and their families at Run For The Warriors
JACKSONVILLE, NC (WWAY) — This month, you can help bring hope and support to service members, veterans and military families at the 13th Annual Run For The Warriors Jacksonville. Run For The Warriors...
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Hundreds take an icy swim to benefit Special Olympics
KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A chilly start to the weekend didn’t stop hundreds of people from diving into the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday. Following a 5K and mile run, runners cooled off with a dip in the...
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Easter weekend race to benefit Wilmington’s Thalian Association Community...
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Hop to it, if you want to get the early-bird registration discount for a springtime Easter weekend fundraising race. It’s the inaugural Rabbit Run 5K and fun run to benefit...
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