Willie Stargell 5K Road Race
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Event overview
The Willie Stargell 5K Road Race Presented by nCino takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Mayfaire Town Center in Wilmington, North Carolina (890 Town Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405). The event includes an in-person 1 Mile, an in-person 5K, and a 5K virtual option. Registration opens January 14, 2026. Price listings show the 1 Mile at $25 and the 5K and 5K Virtual at $35. The 5K is a timed event; the 1 Mile is not timed.
Course, awards and cause
The course is described as a flat, paved road loop around Mayfaire Town Center with little road traffic. It is stroller and wheelchair friendly; dogs are not allowed on the course. All 1 Mile and 5K finishers receive a finisher medal. Participants receive a ticket to an awards brunch at Coquina Fish Bar next to the Mayfaire Regal Theater. 5K awards include Top 3 overall male and female, Top Masters male and female, and age-group awards for multiple age brackets. 1 Mile awards include Fastest Boy and Fastest Girl (ages 12 and under). The event raises funds for the Willie Stargell Foundation to support kidney disease research, patient care, and treatment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
