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Wilmington Marathon
Wilmington, United States
February 26, 2027 to February 27, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km1.61 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+1
USCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running Races in Wilmington
6 verified events (1 confirmed dates) and 18 races in Wilmington with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events61 confirmed dates
Competitions18Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 113 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,316 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Delaware Marathon
Wilmington, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunCharity Run
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Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Wilmington, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunCulture & History+1
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Run Historic Wilmington
Wilmington, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+2
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Whiteface Mountain VK
Wilmington, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km10 km3.7 km
MountainHigh Altitude+1
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Ironman 70.3 North Carolina
Wilmington, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
113 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2027 - Feb 27, 2027 | Wilmington Marathon | Wilmington, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km1.61 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Delaware Marathon | Wilmington, Delaware, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon, 10K, 5K | Wilmington, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Run Historic Wilmington | Wilmington, North Carolina, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Whiteface Mountain VK | Wilmington, New York, US | Trail Running | 21 km10 km3.7 km |
| Date to be announced | Ironman 70.3 North Carolina | Wilmington, North Carolina, US | Triathlon | 113 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Wilmington (North Carolina, New Hanover, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 6 public events and 18 individual races, including 1 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Notable events in the selection include Wilmington Marathon, Delaware Marathon, and Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon, 10K, 5K.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 113 km, reaching up to +2,316 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Wilmington includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Wilmington?
RunningCompass currently lists 6 verified events with 18 individual races in Wilmington. A total of 1 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Wilmington Marathon, Delaware Marathon, and Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon, 10K, 5K.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Wilmington?
Events in Wilmington focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 113 km endurance challenges.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Wilmington?
The most selective courses in Wilmington climb up to +2,316 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Wilmington?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.