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The IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina race in Wilmington features athletes with stories of survival and resilience.

Scott Berkheiser, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, competes to raise awareness and fight the disease.

Denise Kloeppel, a two-time breast cancer survivor, uses the sport to stay active and inspire others.

For many competitors, the race is more about overcoming personal struggles than achieving a specific finish time.

Thousands of athletes and spectators will fill Wilmington’s streets on Saturday, Oct. 25, as IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina marks its 16th running in the Port City.

But for many competitors, the race is about more than athletic achievement. Behind the long hours of training are stories of survival, recovery, and resilience — from overcoming

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