Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K

Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K

Race Date

Nov 15, 2026

Location

Wilmington, NC

The Experience

EVENT Parkway Subaru Battleship NC Half Marathon presented by Heineken & GFL 10K | 5K presented by Fleet Feet

Runners, get ready for the trek through downtown Historic Wilmington, North Carolina with a Half Marathon, 10K or 5K! The Battleship Half Marathon started in 1998 and is one of the oldest Half Marathons in the South. We are excited for you to join us.

Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks. Envision the daily life and fierce combat her crew faced in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. From all across our Nation they came, young men who had grown up in the crucible of the Great Depression and now determined to serve their Country in its time of need. These are the men whose stories you will encounter through their oral histories, photographs, and mementos as you experience the Ship and the exhibits. Step back in time and let history come alive through the crews’ stories. Imagine yourself steering the ship, starting her engines or even firing the guns. JOIN THE CREW and be a part of Battleship history at the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA! www.battleshipnc.com

WHEN Sunday, November 16, 2025

WHERE Start & Finish Line Water Street Park On Princess Street between Water Street and Front Street Wilmington, NC 28401

RACES OFFERED Parkway Subaru Half Marathon presented by Heineken GFL 10K GFL 5K presented by Fleet Feet

WAITING FOR ALL FINISHERS AT THE FINISH LINE Beer by Heineken (participants 21+) Finisher Medal by Parkway of Subaru Water provided by Culligan Snacks, bananas, and Hawaiian Rolls provided by Harris Teeter

HOW TO REGISTER Click on the SIGN UP button in the top right

SCHEDULE For the full schedule of events, including the Expo, click HERE

COURSE MAPS For Course Maps, Aid Stations, and Restrooms, click HERE

VISIT THE BATTLESHIP NORTH CAROLINA FOR FREE All participants receive a free entry to the Battleship North Carolina.  Just show your 2025 Battleship Half Marathon race bib on either November 15 or November 16, 2025 for an entry.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

Long Sleeve Shirt

Start Location

Water Street Park in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, 28401

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5K13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

NC24014BDS · Expires 2034 · 2025 Battleship Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

View USATF Course Map (PDF)

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:07:46

9:45/mi

Winning Time

1:11:05

5:26/mi

Finishers (2025)

1,254

States Represented

31 / 50

Gender Split

50% Female50% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:103:25

FASTER 25%

1:52:34

MEDIAN

2:07:46

SLOWER 25%

2:26:56

Average runner age: 36

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

49°

Afternoon (High)

66°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

71%

Humidity

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