Wilmington NC Marathon
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Event overview
The Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon takes place on February 28, 2026, in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The event is a weekend race offering in-person and virtual options. The organizer describes the courses as flat and scenic, with routes that run by the beach and historic downtown Wilmington. The full marathon is point-to-point from Wrightsville Beach to downtown Wilmington, with the back half running through Greenfield Lake.
Races and distances
- 26.2 Full Marathon - point-to-point from Wrightsville Beach to downtown Wilmington
- 13.1 Half Marathon - point-to-point through Wrightsville Beach to the Cape Fear River
- 5K Fleet Feet 5k - flat course
- 1 mile LIDL Glow Run - free kids glow race
In addition to the in-person events, the weekend includes virtual races (Virtual Half Marathon, Virtual Marathon, Virtual 5K) and a DUO TEAM - Rider Only option. Entry prices listed on the registration page include $165 for the marathon, $120 for the half marathon, $55 for the 5K, and a range of $30 to $75 for virtual events. The 1 mile kids event is free. The marathon is open to ages 14 and older; the half marathon is open to ages 12 and older.
Organization
The Wilmington Marathon is produced by Proactive Lifestyle Events, a US-registered nonprofit 501(c)(3). The event lists multiple community sponsors and provides pages for participants, volunteers, past results, and course maps. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
