Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon

Wilmington, NC | Friday, February 26, 2027Registration Open

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

Available Distances

Awards & Prizes

Participant Giveaway

26.2 Miles: T-Shirt

13.1 Miles: T-Shirt

5K: T-Shirt

1 Miles: T-Shirt

Registration & Pricing

Distance	Price	Opens	Closes
26.2 Miles	$125.00	Mar 4	Sep 30
	$145.00	Oct 1	Nov 30
	$165.00	Dec 1	Feb 26
13.1 Miles	$95.00	Mar 4	Sep 30
	$105.00	Oct 1	Nov 30
	$120.00	Dec 1	Feb 26
5K	$45.00	Mar 4

Past Results

1 Mile

Year	Finishers	Median Time	Fastest Time
2026	187	10:11	5:07
2021	20	10:34	7:14

5K

Year	Finishers	Median Time	Fastest Time
2026	455	34:40	14:44
2025	387	34:49	16:36
2024	443	32:41	17:37
2023

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Year	Finishers	Median Time	Fastest Time
2026	1,495	4:06:09	2:27:28
2025	1,141	4:11:00	2:25:34
2024	900	4:06:48	2:41:41
2023	732	4:08:12	2:36:15
2022	600	4:00:28	2:29:50
2021	349	4:03:36	2:25:30
2019	575	4:06:33	2:41:10
2018	566	4:08:02	2:32:45

Year	Finishers	Median Time	Fastest Time
2026	2,000	2:04:04	1:07:00
2025	2,000	2:06:16	1:07:27
2024	1,691	2:08:15	1:05:48
2023	1,614	2:05:44	1:06:29
2022	1,376	2:05:01	1:08:13
2021	711	2:06:33	1:09:19
2019	1,616	2:09:08	1:07:49
2018	1,577	2:08:20	1:11:56