2026 - Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon
2026 distances
Running
1 mile
This is only for kids 1st through 8th grade
Marathon
The marathon will start in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and span New Hanover County finishing downtown Wilmington on the Cape Fear River. The Marathon will cross 6 bridges of Wilmington with view of the ocean, intracoastal waterway, downtown Wilmington, the Cape Fear River and Greenfield Park.
Half Marathon
The half marathon will start in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and span New Hanover County finishing downtown Wilmington on the Cape Fear River.
5K
Virtual Half Marathon
Virtual Marathon
Virtual 5K
DUO TEAM - RIDER ONLY
This is for Riders of any Duo Team in the 5K, Half Marathon or Marathon.
Charity Entry - Half Marathon
Charity Entry - Full Marathon
Race date Weather
Conditions on February 27, 2026 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Wilmington
Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon takes place in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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