Wilmington NC Marathon

Wilmington Marathon : late February 2026

The Wilmington Marathon is a series of road races held in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The event is scheduled for late February 2026, with race weekend dates listed as February 27-28, 2026. The point-to-point courses start in Wrightsville Beach and finish in downtown Wilmington, with the back half of the full marathon passing through Greenfield Lake. The organizers describe the course as flat and running by the beach and the historic downtown waterfront. The event is produced by Proactive Lifestyle Events, a US-registered nonprofit 501(c)(3). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Races, entry rules and services

• 26.2 Full Marathon
• 13.1 Half Marathon
• 5k Fleet Feet 5K
• 1 mile LIDL Glow Run (free kids event) The RunSignup listing shows open registration with listed prices of $135 for the marathon, $105 for the half marathon, and $50 for the 5K at the time of the posting. The half marathon is open to ages 12 and older; the marathon is open to ages 14 and older; the 1-mile glow run is open to ages 14 and under. Virtual race options are offered, and a DUO Team - Rider Only entry is listed. Spectator and participant tracking is available through the RaceJoy app, which provides live phone tracking, GPS progress alerts (typically every mile), and pre-recorded audio cheers or text-to-cheer features.

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