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Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon
Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, 5K and 1 Mile event held in Wilmington, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Friday, February 26, 2027. About 3,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- February 26, 2027
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
- Field size
- ~3,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Friday, February 26, 2027
- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 3,500 runners
- Course
- 302 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- wilmingtonncmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EST
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 302 ft gain, 305 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified
- Course profile — Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 419 ft gain, 419 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 28°F at the start, 75% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon
The Novant Health Wilmington, NC Marathon brings you world class shopping, beautiful beaches, famous restaurants and a historic downtown waterfront. Runners will begin their journey from Wrightsville Beach and end downtown Wilmington. For more information and all of the questions you need answered, visit www.wilmingtonncmarathon.com
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #46 (BQ rate 11.4%, PR score 99.1, Mostly Flat)
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Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon: common questions
- When is the Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, February 26, 2027.
- Where is the Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon held?
- In Wilmington, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon?
- About 3,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $145 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM EST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon?
- about 28°F at the start, 75% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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