The Parkway Subaru Battleship NC Half Marathon

10/16/2026

COMING TO WILMINGTON FOR THE BATTLESHIP HALF MARATHON?

Make race weekend a getaway! We're excited to highlight our Official Hotel Partners for the 2026 Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon!

Whether you're running the Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K, or cheering on your favorite runner, we've got some fantastic places to stay!

A huge THANK YOU to our hotel partners:

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center – Official Host Hotel & Expo Location

Embassy Suites Wilmington Riverfront

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington

The Cove Riverwalk Villas

From beautiful riverfront views to comfortable accommodations, our hotel partners offer something for everyone!

📅 Race Day: November 15, 2026

📍 Downtown Wilmington, NC

Book your race weekend stay through our official lodging page!

Rooms can fill quickly, so don't wait to make your reservations!

10/13/2026

SHIRT ALERT - REGISTER NOW. You must register before this Thursday October 15th! 2500 of you already will be guaranteed a shirt. Don't miss out! Register www.battleshiphalfmarathon.com

10/10/2026

🏃‍♀️ Sponsor Spotlight: Paradigm Performance Therapy! 🏃‍♂

We’re excited to welcome Paradigm Performance Therapy back to the 2026 Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon!

At Paradigm, they love working with runners — not just to recover from injury, but to build stronger, more resilient athletes so you can keep doing what you love.
Their approach is all about taking ACTion:

A – Alleviate your pain
C – Classify & Correct the root cause
T – Train your body to build long-term resiliency

Be sure to stop by and see the Paradigm team at the finish line on November 15th! They’d love to meet you and learn what drives you.

Thank you, Paradigm Performance Therapy, for supporting the Wilmington running community and the Battleship Half Marathon!

10/09/2026

It's cool to run a half marathon and then get married 4 hours later. The Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon can be your race to finish or finish and get married 4 hours later. Goals are goals! See you all November 15th, 2026! www.battleshiphalfmarathon.com

10/07/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our longtime partner, Penske!

Penske helps keep the Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon moving by providing the trucks our team uses to transport equipment and supplies throughout race weekend.

There are so many behind-the-scenes pieces that go into putting on a race of this size, and having reliable trucks is a huge part of making it all happen!

Thank you, Penske, for your continued support and for helping us get race weekend across the finish line!

10/05/2026

Thank you to our Bib Sponsor O'Brien Service Company 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Going the Distance? Make Sure Your Dryer Doesn't Have To!
As a proud supporter of the Battleship Half Marathon in Wilmington, NC, O'Brien Service Company is helping local homeowners stay safe and efficient this fall!
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🎉 $50 OFF Dryer Vent Cleaning through Nov. 30th, 2026
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📞 Call 910-408-2911 or visit OBRIENSERVICE.COM to schedule your service today.
We provide complimentary dryer vent cleaning estimates.
Thank You for Supporting a Locally Owned & Operated Family Business Since 1981! O'Brien Service Company

10/04/2026

10/03/2026

from the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Aerial view of moored Battleship NORTH CAROLINA soon after berthing, October 2, 1961.

09/30/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our longtime sponsor, Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage!

Coastal Carrier plays an incredibly important role in the Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon, providing the rubber mats that cover the bridge surfaces and help make them safe for our runners on race day. We truly couldn’t do it without their continued support!

And when they’re not helping us keep runners moving, they’re helping Wilmington MOVE! If you’re looking for professional movers you can count on, be sure to check out Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage.

Thank you, Coastal Carrier, for being such a great partner year after year!

09/28/2026

Race Weekend Lodging Partner Spotlight — DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington!

We’re excited to welcome DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington as a Partner Hotel for the 2026 Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K | 5K! ⚓️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Located on Market Street just 3 miles from the Start/Finish Line, DoubleTree offers a comfortable and convenient home base for race weekend—and you’ll be welcomed with their famous warm signature cookie!

Runner-friendly amenities include:
🏃 Extended fitness center with Peloton bike, free weights & stretching equipment
🏊 Indoor pool
🍌 In-room microwave & refrigerator—perfect for your pre-race nutrition
🚗 Parking available for $12/night
🚕 Quick Uber or taxi ride to the Start/Finish Line
🕐 Request a 1 PM checkout so you can enjoy the post-race festivities!

Whether you’re gearing up for the starting line or relaxing after the finish, DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington has everything you need for a great race weekend.

⭐ SPECIAL RACE WEEKEND GROUP RATE

Book by October 15, 2026 to receive our special Battleship Half Marathon group rate. Rooms are limited, so book early!

📍 5032 Market Street | Wilmington, NC 28405
📞 910-392-1101

Book through our official Lodging Page:

Thank you, DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, for partnering with us and helping welcome our runners and their families to Wilmington!