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Wilmington NC Marathon Half Marathon 5k 1M &Relay

February 22, 2025
Wilmington
Road
Distances
Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5k
Starting Time

7:00 AM

Fees

$95+

Perfect For

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1,000-10,000
Fast & Flat
Urban
High: 58°
/ Low: 43°

Join us for an unforgettable race experience that captures the reason why people visit Wilmington, North Carolina the beaches and historic downtown! Our race event begins at the stunning Johnny Mercer Pier, where participants will gather to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean.

Depending on your chosen race—be it the half marathon, full marathon, or relay—you’ll embark on a fun journey that showcases the charm of Wilmington. Meanwhile, the 5K and 1-mile races will start and finish at the vibrant Live Oak Bank Pavilion in downtown Wilmington.

The first five miles of the course will take you along flat, runner-friendly main roads with one lane dedicated exclusively to our runners. Spectators are encouraged to line the route during this segment, but traffic will continue to flow with only a few minor detours. As you approach mile 6.5, runners will turn onto US 74, offering a change in scenery and a stretch of highway that will feature entertainment stations with a distinct Wilmington flair. This stretch is where you need to get mentally tough because it is 4 miles of straight road which is part of the journey to get downtown Wilmington. Around mile 9, the course takes a slight incline as it rises above the marshland, providing runners with a view of old Wilmington and you can begin to see the downtown buildings . After an elevated stretch, you’ll descend into downtown, passing through Historic Downtown Wilmington, and finally, reaching the River Front finish for the half marathon.
Overview
Join us for an unforgettable race experience that captures the reason why people visit Wilmington, North Carolina the beaches and historic downtown! Our race event begins at the stunning Johnny Mercer Pier, where participants will gather to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. Depending on your chosen race—be it the half marathon, full marathon, or relay—you’ll embark on a fun journey that showcases the charm of Wilmington. Meanwhile, the 5K and 1-mile races will start and finish at the vibrant Live Oak Bank Pavilion in downtown Wilmington.
The first five miles of the course will take you along flat, runner-friendly main roads with one lane dedicated exclusively to our runners. Spectators are encouraged to line the route during this segment, but traffic will continue to flow with only a few minor detours. As you approach mile 6.5, runners will turn onto US 74, offering a change in scenery and a stretch of highway that will feature entertainment stations with a distinct Wilmington flair. This stretch is where you need to get mentally tough because it is 4 miles of straight road which is part of the journey to get downtown Wilmington. Around mile 9, the course takes a slight incline as it rises above the marshland, providing runners with a view of old Wilmington and you can begin to see the downtown buildings . After an elevated stretch, you’ll descend into downtown, passing through Historic Downtown Wilmington, and finally, reaching the River Front finish for the half marathon.

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Wilmington NC Marathon Half Marathon 5k 1M &Relay Course Map

Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k
Starting Time

7:00 AM

Fees

$95+

Perfect For

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