The Parkway Subaru Battleship NC Half Marathon

10 WEEKS TO GO 🇺🇸
The countdown is officially on for the Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon!

Run 13.1 miles, the 10K, or the 5K through historic Wilmington and experience one of the most unique race weekends in North Carolina.

📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026
📍 Wilmington, NC
⚓ Finish your journey beside the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA

Register: www.battleshiphalfmarathon.com

NEW! Battleship Hats for sale now on the website www.battleshiphalfmarathon.com

💚 A huge THANK YOU to GFL Environmental, Title Sponsor of the Battleship 10K & 5K! 💚

We are incredibly grateful to GFL Environmental for their continued support of the Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon race weekend and for serving as the Title Sponsor of our 10K & 5K!

You probably recognize GFL by their signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment throughout our community—but their services go far beyond what you see on the road!

GFL Environmental provides a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities, and households, bringing multiple services together through one efficient company. Their diverse capabilities allow them to provide reliable, integrated solutions designed to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

We’re proud to partner with a company that plays such an important role in keeping our communities moving forward.

Please join us in thanking GFL Environmental for supporting our runners and helping make the GFL Battleship 10K & 5K possible!

Be sure to support the companies that support our running community!

🎸 INTRODUCING THE ALPHA FLYS 🎸

The Battleship finish-line party is about to get LOUD!

The Alpha Flys are a three-piece rock and metal band made up of Cape Fear Academy students. With no dedicated vocalist, they let the music do the talking—ripping through some of rock and metal’s most recognizable riffs with a high-energy live show.

🎸 Max Lewis — Lead Guitar
🎸 Will Neuwirth — Bass Guitar
🥁 Dillon Lowe — Drums

Catch The Alpha Flys live during the post-race festivities presented by EL CERRO GRANDE | Mexican Food at the 2026 Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K | 5K!

📅 Sunday, November 15
🎶 Music begins around 8:00 AM
📍 Finish Line/Athlete Village in downtown Wilmington

Run hard. Finish strong. Then stick around and rock with The Alpha Flys! 🤘

LiveMusic CapeFearAcademy

👏 A huge THANK YOU to our Presenting Sponsor of the Battleship 10K & 5K, Fleet Feet Wilmington! 👏

We're proud to have Fleet Feet Wilmington as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Battleship 10K & 5K. Their passion for helping runners of all levels makes them an incredible partner and an important part of our local running community.

🏁 Race day starts long before the starting line.

If you're racing the Battleship Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K, now is the perfect time to find your race-day shoes so you have plenty of time to:
👟 Break them in comfortably
🏃 Get in your final training runs
💪 Build confidence before race day

Stop by Fleet Feet Wilmington for a FREE 3D Foot Scan and personalized shoe fitting. Their expert Outfitters will help you find the perfect pair so you're ready when the starting horn sounds.

Your best race starts with the right fit.

Thank you, Fleet Feet Wilmington, for your continued partnership and commitment to helping our runners succeed both before and on race day!

Stay Close to the Race! | Official Hotel Partner

We’re excited to welcome Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront as a Hotel Partner for the 2026 Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon race weekend!

Located along Wilmington’s beautiful riverfront, Embassy Suites is just 1 mile from the Race Expo and Start/Finish Line, making it an easy and convenient home base for race weekend.

Your stay includes:
🍳 FREE made-to-order breakfast
🥂 Complimentary Evening Reception
🌅 Beautiful Cape Fear River & Port City Marina views
🍹 Rooftop drinks and dining at Cloud 9
🍽️ Riverfront dining at Steam Restaurant & Bar
📍 Convenient downtown location close to all the race weekend action

⭐ SPECIAL RACE WEEKEND GROUP RATE
Book your room by October 15, 2026 to take advantage of our special group rate!

📍 9 Estell Lee Place | Wilmington, NC 28401

Rooms can fill quickly as race weekend approaches, so we recommend booking early!

👉 BOOK YOUR ROOM ON OUR LODGING PAGE https://runsignup.com/Race/BattleshipHalfMarathon/Page/Lodging

Thank you, Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront, for partnering with us and welcoming our runners and their families to Wilmington!

11 weeks until the 2026 race and we are at nearly 2,000 runners! Don't miss the first year back running around the ship. 👉 www.battleshiphalfmarathon.com

A huge THANK YOU to our Water Stop Sponsor, Delaney Radiology!

We’re proud to have Delaney Radiology supporting our runners at the 2026 Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon, GFL 10K & 5K!

"No two people are the same, and neither are your healthcare needs. At Delaney Radiology, we recognize you as an individual. Understanding the process and your options can be challenging. Just like handmade clothing, our team will devote time and resources to ensure your imaging exam is a tailored fit."

Thank you, Delaney Radiology, for supporting our runners, our race, and the Wilmington community! We’re grateful to have you keeping our participants hydrated and moving toward that finish line.

Learn more ➡️ www.delaneyrad.com

🚙💙 A huge THANK YOU to our Title Sponsor, Parkway Subaru!

We are incredibly grateful to Parkway Subaru for their continued support of the Battleship Half Marathon and our Wilmington running community. Their longtime partnership plays a huge role in helping us make race weekend bigger and better each year!

At Parkway Subaru, they’re proud to be the automotive home for Wilmington-area drivers, offering a great selection of new Subaru vehicles and quality pre-owned cars—all backed by exceptional customer care and service with a smile.

Whether you’re looking for your next Subaru, a pre-owned vehicle, or a trusted team to take care of the car you already love, stop by and see our friends at Parkway Subaru.

🏃‍♀️🚙 Thank you, Parkway Subaru, for continuing to lead the way as our Title Sponsor and for supporting the thousands of runners who make the Battleship Half Marathon such a special Wilmington tradition!

We're proud to recognize the North Carolina Air National Guard as an Official Community Partner of the 2026 Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon!

The NC Air National Guard gives you the opportunity to serve something bigger while building a life you're proud of. From valuable career skills and education benefits to travel opportunities and lifelong friendships, the Air National Guard offers a path to grow while making a difference.

Thank you to the North Carolina Air National Guard for supporting our race and our community!

Follow them to learn more:
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Facebook: Carolina Air National Guard