Novant Health Wilmington Marathon and Half Marathon
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Feb 27, 2027 - Saturday
1mi, 5k, Half-marathon, Marathon, Relay
Race Information
Runners, get ready to through downtown historic Wilmington, North Carolina with a Half Marathon, 10K or 5K! The Full Marathon is the perfect Boston Marathon qualifying event because it’s fast with very few turns, pretty flat because it is on the coast, and notorious for being the backdrop for setting personal bests.
The course starts in Wrightsville Beach and makes a straight shot to downtown Wilmington. The back half of the marathon is in beautiful Greenfield Lake and will finish at Live Oak Bank Pavilion. Runners will run from the beaches to historic downtown Wilmington.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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