* UPDATE Regarding COVID-19 and the WILMA Dash *
This event has been moved to the NEW DATE of Wednesday, September 2.
We thank you & our sponsors for your continued support.
Currently registered participants will receive an email with full details.
When & Where
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Wilmington Convention Center
515 Nutt Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Distances
Start Times
2019 WILMA Dash Photos
2019 WILMA Dash Results
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 Overall Female Masters (40+)
• Top 3 Females 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
• Largest Team – $500 gift certificate towards in-house catering
at The Beam Room at Front Street Brewery
• Most Spirited Team – Tickets to the Wilmington Sharks Baseball
Team’s Opening Night
Race Swag
Tank Tops will be guaranteed to participants who register by 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 2, 2020. The tank tops are available in Youth M and Women’s S-XXL cut sizes and are from Without Limits. Be sure to claim your tank top today by registering!
These items are also available for purchase with your registration:
T-Shirt: $20-$21 – August 2 deadline
Visor: $20 – July 22 deadline
Socks: $10 – July 22 deadline
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 a very flat and fast course – perfect for any level of runner!
This race course is also stroller friendly!
However, dogs are not allowed on this course so please leave them at home or with a non-running spectator.
Schedule & Parking Info
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Fleet Feet Sports – Wilmington
1125 Military Cutoff Road
Wilmington, NC 28405
4 PM – 6 PM – 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.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Wilmington Convention Center
515 Nutt Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
4:00 PM – Health Fest & Registration Opens
6:15 PM – Registration Closes
6:30 PM – 5K Start
7:30 PM – Awards
9:00 PM – Health Fest Closes
Race Day Parking
Parking will be available at the Wilmington Convention Center Garage. The rate is $3 for first hour, then $2 for each additional hour (max of $13). An attendant will be on site.
Want to Sponsor the Event?
After Party & Health Fest
Each participant receives FREE entry to the WILMA Dash After Party & Women’s Health Fest. 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 4PM – 9 PM.
21 & Over: Suggested donation of $10 – includes 2 drinks and food.
Under 21: Suggested donation of $5 – includes food.
All proceeds go to Going Beyond the Pink!
Want to be a Volunteer?
REGISTRATION & PRICING
5K Race (Ages 16 & Over)
Through February 1 — $35
February 2 through August 12 — $45
August 13 through September 2 — $50
5K Race (Ages 15 & Under)
Through February 1 — $25
February 2 through August 12 — $35
August 13 through September 2 — $40
Teams of 10 or More: Please email thomas@its-go-time.com for a discount code
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.