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Wilmington's 10th Annual Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk is Sept. 28

More than 600 runners and walkers expected at annual event.

Lace up those sneakers. Wilmington’s 10th Annual Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 10 Waltham St.

Presented by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, the race is touted as the biggest, most well-known race in town and the event continues to grow each year. Each year the Chamber expects about 600 race participants and another 100 spectators to attend. Proceeds from the race are reinvested back into the Wilmington community via scholarships.

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Participants can get a discount on registration by pre-registering for the event by noon on Sept. 24. Runners and walkers can also register on the day of the race. Race day tables open at 8 a.m. on Sept. 28 or pick up your bib the day before between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at race site.

Registration Fees:

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  • Half Marathon: $30 for pre-registration / $35 on race day
  • 5K Run/Walk: $20 for pre-registration / $25 on race day
  • Registration is $15 for students 18 and under.

Here’s what the race has to offer:

  • Flat, fast, quiet USATF Certified Courses
  • Chip Timing, Mile Markers, Water Stops
  • Overall, Age Group, & Team Awards
  • Post Race Refreshments
  • 21 Sponsor Tables with raffles & free giveaways
  • DJ, Bouncy House, Face Painting
  • Jazzercize Warm-up pre-race

This year’s sponsors include:

Premier Sponsors: Security Innovation, Inc. and Warner Babcock

Gold Sponsors:

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