When & Where
Thursday, May 16, 2019
*** NEW LOCATION ***
Wilmington Convention Center
515 Nutt Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Distances
5K – TIMED
Start Times
6:30 PM – ALL Women 5K Start
2018 WILMA Dash Photos
2018 WILMA Dash Results
2016 Wilma Dash Start Line from Go Time! on Vimeo.
2016 Wilma Dash Finish Line from Go Time! on Vimeo.
The WILMA Dash is Wilmington, North Carolina’s ONLY All-Female 5K! The race is presented by WILMA Magazine. It is a great event for first-time runners, walkers, and for seasoned runners looking for a personal best. Create a Team and compete for team prizes to add to the fun.
Whether a Dasher or cheering on the sidelines, join us for a post-run Health Fest filled with food, fitness, music, and fun! Grab a frosty beverage, sample tasty bites from and visit with an array of health-related booths. (Entry to Health Fest is free for WILMA Dash runners.)
About the Cause
Going Beyond the Pink is a breast health and education initiative dedicated to offering educational programs and resources before, during, and after a breast cancer diagnosis. Their educational and wellness programs are built around the needs of the breast cancer community, but open to everyone seeking to improve their wellness and become their own best health advocate. In addition to educational programs, they offer post-diagnosis support resources like wigs, bras, breast prostheses, hats, scarves, and care bags.
Going Beyond the Pink is a non-profit organization, operating for educational and charitable purposes under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
5K Awards
• Top 3 Overall Females
• Top 3 Masters Females
• Top 3 Finishers in Age Groups:
16 & Under, 17-20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34,
35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
Team Awards
TBA!
*** ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A MEDAL ***
Race Swag
Race Shirts will be guaranteed to participants who register by 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 21st, 2019. The shirts are available in Youth M and Female S-XXL cut sizes and are a Cotton/Polyester blend. Leftover shirts will be available to participants who register AFTER April 21st on a first come, first serve basis at packet pickup.
Be sure to claim your shirt today by registering!
MEDALS: All finishers will receive a Medal!
The race course is through historic downtown Wilmington, giving you the views of the Downtown area which includes the Battleship, Bridge, and the award winning Riverfront. It is also very flat, fast, and stroller and wheelchair friendly!
Schedule & Parking Info
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
LOCATION TBA
TIME TBA – Packet Pickup
If you cannot make it, packets can also be picked up at the Race when Registration Opens. Please allow enough extra time before the race starts to pickup your packet.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
* NEW LOCATION *
Wilmington Convention Center
515 Nutt Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
4:00 PM – Health Fest & Registration Opens
6:10 PM – Registration Closes
6:30 PM – 5K Start
7:30 PM – Awards
9:00 PM – Health Fest Closes
Race Day Parking
The Convention Center garage will be open. The rate is $3/first hour, $2/hour thereafter to a max of $13. There will be an attendant on site.
Want to Volunteer or Sponsor?
Additional Information
After Party & Health Fest
Each participant receives a ticket to the WILMA Dash After Party & Women’s Health Fair. The event is the area’s largest all-female 5K, featuring catered food, drinks, music, health screenings, fitness assessments, race awards, and much more.
Not racing? No Problem!
You can still join us from 4-9 p.m.
21 & Up: Suggested donation of $10 which includes entry, 2 drink tickets and food.
Under 21: Suggested donation of $5 which includes entry and food.
All proceeds go to Going Beyond the Pink!
Questions About the Event?
REGISTRATION & PRICING
5K Race (Ages 16 & Over)
Through February 1 — $35
February 2 through April 22 — $45
April 23 through Race Day — $50
5K Race (Ages 15 & Under)
Through February 1 — $25
February 2 through April 22 — $35
April 23 through Race Day — $40
*** If you have a team of 10 or more Women, email thomas@its-go-time.com for a special code for your team ***
FAQ & GUIDELINES
Waiver: The Registration Agreement & Liability Waiver is linked to the Online Registration. This must be selected and approved during registration.
Packet Pick-Up: Family or Friends may pick-up your Race Packet at Packet Pick-Up.
On-Site Registration: Registration is available starting one hour prior to race start. It closes 20 minutes prior to start.
Timing: Jaguar Bib Chip Timing will be used to time this race
Weather: This race is rain or shine. It will be postponed, rescheduled or cancelled if a severe weather warning is in effect.
Refunds: There are no refunds, registration will be accepted as a donation.
Entries are not transferable to other races Timed by Go Time as each race is organized by a different group.
We must stick to this policy as race items have been purchased based on current registrations and it is not fair to choose who receives a refund and who does not.