Join us for the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K
🎄✨ Feel the magic of Christmas at the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K & 10K—the oldest and largest holiday race in the Cape Fear Region!
We promise SNOW (yes, even at the beach!) along with snowball fights, elves, Santa, hot chocolate, and plenty of holiday cheer. Whether you’re running for fun or chasing a PR, this race has something for everyone.
👟 Competitive runners will love the fast, flat course around the campus of UNCW.
👟 Elementary, Middle, and High School teams can join in the holiday spirit—what better way to celebrate the season than running together?
👟 Families, friends, and festive runners can enjoy the tradition, the magic, and the memories that come with it.
So gather your friends, your most festive holiday running attire and join use for this celebration of wellness, community, and Christmas magic!
Holidays and running are better with friends!
Create or join a team during registration and bring the holiday magic to the course. Dress up in your favorite festive attire—Santa hats, reindeer antlers, jingle bells, or even your best ugly sweater! Run together, laugh together, and cross the finish line in true holiday style.
Volunteer
The William H. Craig Race for Life would not be possible without our incredible team of volunteer elves! Click on the link below and join the volunteer elf squad.
Supporting the Bill Craig Memorial Fund
The William H. Craig Race for Life was established to honor the legacy of Dr. Bill Craig and his many contributions to our community. Funds from this event provide financial support to programs that Dr. Craig supported, especially those involving youth. Proceeds from this race provide financial support for the YMCA’s Girls on the Run and STRIDE programs, Victory Junction Gang Camp, and the Bill Craig Memorial Scholarship. Over the years we have honored Bill’s legacy and passion for developing youth by providing:
- $51,400 in scholarships for Girls on the Run & STRIDE runners
- 15 kids with a week of camp at Victory Junction
- $28,500 in college scholarships for outstanding young athletes
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