Tag: Running
Gallop before the gravy
Runners laced up this morning for a 5k race called "Gallop for the Gravy." The race took off at the YMCA on Market Street and wrapped around Wilmington. Runners of all ages participated in the event, some running just for fun while others pushed themselves to finish first.New fee would tax race runners in Wilmington
Runners may soon have to shell out more cash for their hobby. The proposed fee is part of Wilmington's recommended budget for the upcoming year. It would require all city race participants to pay an extra dollar for each race they run.Wrightsville Beach Marathon benefical for runners and economy
2,400 runners took off before sunrise for the Wrightsville Beach Marathon and Half-marathon Sunday morning. The race started in Wrightsville Beach, made it's way around the Landfall community and ended in Mayfair.Tri-Span Run in Wilmington
Runners filled the streets of downtown Wilmington Saturday morning for the annual Tri-Span run 10K run. It was a hot day to run, but that didn't stop John Rendleman from covering some of the elite runners in the Cape Fear region.Diligence Dash
The Coast Guard hosted the 15th Annual Diligence Dash Saturday morning. John Rendleman has the race recap.
Fort Fisher Combat Fun Run
The Fort Fisher Air Force Base served as the backdrop for a combat fun run on Sunday. The event was a fundraiser for the local non-profit "Step Up For Soldiers" and proceeds will benefit the fallen soldiers memorial in Wilmington which will be dedicated next month.