2 events in Wilmington, North Carolina

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find trail running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• The Fleet Feet Battle for Independence Road Race [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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  The Fleet Feet Wilmington Battle for Independence Road Race

  Go USA! Kick off your Independence Day with a race!

  The Battle for Independence is a 4th of July race in Wilmington, NC, giving...

  WHAT

  The Fleet Feet Wilmington Battle for Independence Road Race

  Go USA! Kick off your Independence Day with a race!

  The Battle for Independence is a 4th of July race in Wilmington, NC, giving participants the chance to battle it out along Independence Blvd. on Wilmington’s scenic Cross City Trail. The race is flat and fast, helping draw in the best athletes in our region, but is also family friendly for runners of all ages.

  We treat each Battle for Independence Race participant with southern hospitality as we celebrate the birth of our nation and honor those who serve.

  DISTANCED OFFERED

  5K | This event is timed

  1 Mile | This event is NOT TIMED

  *You can run or walk either event.

  WHEN

  Saturday, July 4, 2026

  START / FINISH LINE LOCATION

  The Pointe at Barclay

  1450 Barclay Pointe Blvd.

  Wilmington, NC 28412

  HOW TO REGISTER

  Register Before the Race: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner

  Register At Pre-Race Packet Pickup or On Race Day: To register at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.

  PARKING

  Parking is available in any legal parking spot at the Pointe at Barclay.

  SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  For the Full Schedule, click HERE

  1 Miles 3.1 Miles Run Trail Walk

  Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28412, United States
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• Swim the Loop [runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  Swim The Loop starts and finishes at the Dockside Restaurant, which is located on Airlie Road (Wilmington side of the Intracoastal Waterway). The race will start at a high tide to ensure an even, but...

  Swim The Loop starts and finishes at the Dockside Restaurant, which is located on Airlie Road (Wilmington side of the Intracoastal Waterway). The race will start at a high tide to ensure an even, but challenging tide pattern throughout the 3.5-mile swim. Don’t be fooled though; there will be times of incoming tide, falling tide and some slack tide.

  Mott’s Channel Sprint starts at the Trailborn Surf & Sound, located on Wrightsville Beach, and finishes across the intracoastal at the Dockside Restaurant on Airlie Road. The course is approximately 1.3 miles long and is a point-to-point swim. The race will start at a high tide to try and ensure a slight incoming to slack tide throughout the 1.3-mile swim.

  1.3 Miles 3.5 Miles Swim Trail

  1308 Airlie Road, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403, United States
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