Seahawk Sun Run
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Event overview
The North Carolina Azalea Festival Seahawk Sun Run is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026, on the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) campus in Wilmington, NC. The event includes an in-person 5K and 1 Mile, plus virtual and special-entry options. The 5K is a timed event; the 1 Mile is not timed.
Distances offered
- 5K (timed)
- 1 Mile (not timed)
- 5K - UNCW Current Student
- 5K - Participating with Dog
- 5K Virtual
- 5K Virtual - Current UNCW Student
Logistics, fees and items
The start/finish is at the UNCW Amphitheater, 615 Hamilton Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403. Parking is available at Fisher Student Center (615 Hamilton Dr) and the UNCW Visitor Lot (4941 Riegel Road). Listed registration fees include $30 for the standard 5K, $20 for the 1 Mile, $35 for the 5K with dog, $25 for the 5K virtual, and $20 for UNCW student entries in some categories. Registrants who register by January 29, 2026, receive a Seahawk Sun Run shirt; virtual participants must register and pre-pay shipping earlier to receive shirts by race day. Participants registering as "Participating with Dog" receive a custom pet bandana while supplies last.
Awards and charitable giving
The 5K awards the top three male and top three female finishers. Certain registration types direct proceeds to local causes: individual racer proceeds support the North Carolina Azalea Festival, UNCW Homecoming registrations support a Fellowship in Volunteerism and Civic Engagement at UNCW, and 50% of proceeds from dog registrations go to paws4people. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
