Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

The Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon runs from Wrightsville Beach to downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, offering a point-to-point course from the coast to the city. The event takes place over a Friday and Saturday, featuring a marathon, half marathon, 5K, 1 mile, and virtual options for the marathon, half marathon, and 5K. The marathon, half marathon, and 5K begin in the morning. The 1 mile race is a free evening event. The course connects Wilmington’s beach area with its historic downtown waterfront, guiding runners from Wrightsville Beach toward the city center instead of a loop within a single park or neighborhood. A duo-team rider-only category is also listed, indicating an adaptive or assisted-racing option alongside the standard running distances.