Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Nov 21, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 21, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 21, 20268:00 AM | $65 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $45 until Oct 14.
- 5K: $30 until Oct 14.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Oct 14.
Online registration closes Oct 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in North Carolina ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Wilmington runs 2:07:26, about 9:43 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:12:53 and men in 1:59:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:49 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4099 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28412
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28412Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47)?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in North Carolina ($65).
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28412.
From the organizers
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