Hunting

Canady's is among the best one-stop retail stores for hunters. Staffers are also hunters, so they're knowledgeable in rifle and bow hunting. Clothing, field gear and a good selection of binoculars are stocked as well as rifles, shotguns, archery equipment, knives, boots and just about anything else a hunter needs. They...more about Canady's Sport Center

This highly successful summer day camp is for boys in grades 3 through 8 in two age divisions. Camp runs 9 AM to 12 PM, June 11-15 for rising 3rd to 5th graders and 5 PM to 8 PM, June 11-15 for rising 6th to 9th graders. The fee is $175....more about Cape Fear Academy Lacrosse Camp

Four evenings a week the Wilmington Family YMCA offers ancient martial arts. There's beginner's and advanced Karate on Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. Tae Kwon Do is Tuesday and Thursdays, also from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. These classes are not just for self defense, they also condition and...more about Wilmington Family YMCA

As one of the originators of Kickbox Fitness and its concept, owner/instructor John Maynard offers this high-energy, fat-burning, fun work-out at his Wilmington studio. Champion's highly qualified team of instructors can help you achieve your fitness goals through mixed classes for men and women in kickboxing, kickbox fitness and mixed martial...more about Champion Fitness and Mixed Martial Arts

Four Racquetball and Handball courts are available at the Wilmington Family YMCA, and reservations are recommended. They have challenge courts and racquetball games. Use of the facility is free with a Y membership, or guests can purchase a $10 day pass. An annual tournament is offered every fall....more about Wilmington Family YMCA

Known in England as "a hooligan's game played by gentlemen," the rough and tumble sport of rugby has crossed the sea and become a favorite with Americans as well. In Wilmington the Cape Fear Rugby Club boasts about 100 members and is the six-time Division II state champion. Members play and...more about Cape Fear Rugby Club

Among the most beautiful places in Wilmington to jog or walk is the 5-mile loop around Greenfield Lake, south of downtown. The scenic paved path bears mile markers and follows the undulating lake shore across two wooden foot bridges....more about Greenfield Park

The CAROLINA SPORTS MEDICINE BATTLESHIP NORTH CAROLINA HALF MARATHON (13.1 miles) and Port Land Grille Battleship 5K (3.1 miles) is a challenging and fun race that starts and finishes at the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA. The half-marathon is a USATF-certified course that goes over two bridges, passes through Historic Downtown Wilmington, tours...more about 5 Star Race Productions, LLC

September 26, 2021  This open water ocean swim is in its 17th year and is held at beautiful Wrightsville Beach. The swim is approximately 1.7 miles point to point between Johnny Mercer Pier and Crystal Pier with prevailing current. This event benefits Wilmington Family YMCA's Swim Team-CFAC and is in memory of...more about Pier 2 Pier Swim Race