Event Information
The Courses
The Half Marathon and 5K courses are both USATF certified. They are fast, well marked and lead runners through the scenic back roads of Wilmington.
Both races start and finish at 10 Waltham St. Portable Restrooms available at the race site and also one along the course in front of the Woburn Street School.
Along the courses are mile markers, water stops, and volunteers calling out mile splits and providing motivation.
Roads will be open to vehicles, however, police detail and orange cones are placed in high traffic areas to ensure safety for all.
Directions & Parking
Both races start and finish at 10 Waltham Street, Wilmington, MA 01887.
Free parking is available at and around the race site. Parking attendants will be available to direct you.
Number Pick-Up
Half Marathon and 5K Runners can pick up their Bib number on Saturday, September 27th from 10 am - 2 pm at the race site (10 Waltham St.). OR, Runners can pick up on race day beginning at 8 am.
About This Event
Wilmington's 11th Annual Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk is a professional, well organized race at a low cost in a great community. This popular event attracts over 600 athletes from many surrounding communities, schools and running clubs. Pick your race, the Half or 5K or choose to walk the 5K ... we have a course for all levels!
Bring the family! Festivities include: Music, Bouncy House, Face Painting, Hot Dogs, Fruit, Granola Bars, Ice Cream, Chamber Member Booths and Give-Aways and more.
Race proceeds are reinvested back into the community via Wilmington Chamber of Commerce scholarships to graduating Wilmington Seniors including two scholarships in memory of the late "Kelli Agati Murray" and a donation to the "Team Collier Strong" Scholarship Fund.
Registration & Fees
On-line registration closes Thursday, September 24th at Noon.
Fees:
Half Marathon
Pre-Registration - $30.00
Race Day - $35
5K Run or Walk
Pre-Registration - $20.00
Race Day - $25.00
Students (18 & younger)
Pre-Registration or Race Day - $15.00
T-Shirts
T-shirts will be given to the first 500 pre-registered.
Team Kelli to sport their traditional green t-shirts.
Team Collier Strong will be provided team shirts.
Awards
Cash Prize - Overall Top 3 Finishers
Half - $75, $50, $25
5K - $50, $25, $25
Medal - Top 3 By Race, Gender, Age Group
Trophy - Top Team By Race
Team consists of 3 or more runners in same race
Top 5 combined times determine winning Team
Ribbon - To All Participants
Trophies will be given to 1st place male, female, co-ed teams (Teams consist of 3 or more participants).
Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each race.
Medals will be given to the top three male and female runners in each race and age group.
Ribbons will be given to all participants.