Wilmington NC Marathon
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Wilmington Marathon : February 28, 2026
The Wilmington Marathon is a race weekend held in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. It is produced by Proactive Lifestyle Events, a US-registered nonprofit 501(c)(3). The event uses a point-to-point, largely flat course that begins in Wrightsville Beach and finishes in downtown Wilmington. Portions of the marathon route include Greenfield Lake and the Cape Fear River shoreline.
Courses and event details
- 26.2 Full Marathon
- 13.1 Half Marathon
- 5K Fleet Feet 5K
- 1 Mile LIDL Glow Run (kids event)
- Virtual Half Marathon, Virtual Marathon, Virtual 5K
The half marathon is described as a point-to-point route from Wrightsville Beach toward the Cape Fear River. The marathon’s back half runs through Greenfield Lake. The 1-mile Glow Run is a free kids event supporting a healthy kids initiative and is open to ages 14 and under. The half marathon is open to ages 12 and up; the full marathon is open to ages 14 and up. Registration pricing listed on the event pages includes: half marathon $105, marathon $135, 5K $50, 1-mile free, and virtual events $30–$75; several entry fees noted that they increase after November 30, 2025. The event provides packet pickup information, volunteer opportunities, lodging resources, pace groups, training resources, past results, and live participant tracking. Title sponsors include Novant Health and others. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.