Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon and Half Marathon

09/24/2026

Prices are at their lowest! Register and lock in your spot before October 1st! See you in Wilmington, North Carolina February 27th, 2027
👉 www.wilmingtonNCmarathon.com

09/23/2026

Here is a generated image of what the February 27, 2027 start line will look at at UNCW Campus. Both Half and Full Marathon will be USATF Certified to qualify for Boston and the US Olympic Trials.

3.7 miles of this course will be on campus. Runners, will run around the campus including returning through the start line area around 5K for spectators to see their runners.

After the run around UNC-WILMINGTON, runners will then take Racine Dr. out to Eastwood > MLK > Then make the trek into Downtown Wilmington.

There are also some changes on the back half of the course to make it faster!

09/21/2026

BIG NEWS for the 2027 Novant Health Wilmington Marathon! 🎉

We’re excited to announce an important update for race weekend, the Marathon and Half Marathon start line is moving from Wrightsville Beach to the UNCW campus for 2027!

WHY THE MOVE?
With major bridge construction taking place in Wrightsville Beach, remaining at our previous start location would create significant challenges for race-day traffic, transportation, and runner access.

We want you to have the best race experience possible and we saw an opportunity to make a change that provides some major benefits for our runners!

The move to UNCW gives us:

Significantly More Parking
Runners will have access to substantially more parking near the start area, making race morning easier and more convenient.

Improved Race-Morning Logistics
The UNCW campus provides additional space for participant drop-off, transportation, staging, bathrooms, gear check, volunteers, and overall race operations.

A Great New Wilmington Start Location
UNCW is an important part of the Wilmington community, and we’re excited to incorporate the campus into Marathon Weekend.

Still the Wilmington Marathon You Love
While the start location is changing, runners will still experience an incredible course showcasing Wilmington and the Cape Fear region before finishing downtown with thousands of fellow runners, spectators, and supporters.

We know a start-line change is a big update, and we are working hard to make the transition as seamless as possible. More information regarding the new course, parking, transportation, start-line logistics, and race weekend details will be released as we get closer to February.

PRICES INCREASE OCTOBER 1!

https://wilmingtonncmarathon.com/event-overview/

09/04/2026

We are incredibly proud to have Novant Health return as the Title Sponsor of the 2027 Novant Health Wilmington Marathon Weekend!

Novant Health’s commitment to creating a healthier future goes far beyond the walls of its hospitals and clinics. They are invested in the health and well-being of the communities they serve—helping people stay active, stay healthy and have access to remarkable care when they need it.

Best Physicians. Amazing Nurses. Remarkable Care.

That commitment makes Novant Health the perfect partner for a weekend that celebrates health, determination, community and thousands of people working toward their own finish-line goals.

From our youngest runners to our marathoners chasing Boston qualifiers and personal bests, we are grateful to have Novant Health supporting our athletes every step of the way.

Thank you, Novant Health, for continuing to invest in the health of our community and for being such an important part of Wilmington Marathon Weekend!

2027 Novant Health Wilmington Marathon Weekend
February 25–27, 2027
Wilmington, NC

08/26/2026

Make it SPECTACULAR ✅✅✅
The Marathon You’ll Wish You Found Sooner.
Run with us 2-27-27.

08/06/2026

Looking back through an old running log reminds you great journeys aren't built overnight. They're built mile by mile, step by step, rep after rep. Make a finish line that reminds you why the journey is worth it. ✨🤍

07/23/2026

🏅 Is your goal this marathon season to Qualify for Boston?

The Novant Health Wilmington Marathon is one of the fastest, flattest courses on the East Coast, built for PRs and BQs

Chasing yours next? Register for Wilmington, Feb 27, 2027. 👇 Drop a comment if you punched your ticket to Boston on our course. Give us the year, your time, or just "BQ!"

🔗 wilmingtonncmarathon.com

Run the Wilmington Marathon — a fast, flat course from Wrightsville Beach to downtown Wilmington, NC. Feb 27, 2027. Register now!

07/18/2026

However you run it, you belong 2-27-27 🤍🩵

07/03/2026

The rumours. They're true. Come find out for yourself? 2-27-27

06/19/2026

The search is over for the perfect marathon weekend. We got you here, ✨

Sign up today for February 27, 2027