Wilmington Marathon

Road Running covering 1.6 km to 42.2 km with up to 12 m D+ in Wilmington (North Carolina, United States)

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United StatesShow on map(34.2104° N, 77.8868° W)

Date & StatusFebruary 26, 2027 to February 27, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +22 m

Wilmington Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Wilmington, North Carolina, US focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Seaside & Coast, City Run, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +12 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +12 m D+), 5K (5 km, +22 m D+), and 1 mile (1.61 km, +5 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from February 26, 2027 to February 27, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (wilmingtonncmarathon.com).

Official website

Wilmington Marathon in Wilmington (Work: "Runner finishes race and celebrates with supporters at the finish line during an event in a city street", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Runner finishes race and celebrates with supporters at the finish line during an event in a city street" · Photo: **Shixart1985** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

Seaside & Coast City Run Multi-Day

Races & distances (4)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+12 m	8 m - 13 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+12 m	11 m - 16 m	Loop course	Route & profile
5K	Road Running	5 km	+22 m	14 m - 23 m	Loop course	Route & profile
1 mile	Road Running	1.61 km	+5 m	17 m - 21 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+12 m D+

Elevation loss

-12 m D-

Altitude range

8 m - 13 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.1 % / 0.2 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+12 m D+Peak 13 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 13 m above sea level (+12 m D+, -12 m D-)

Peak: 13 m·at 13.7 km·Ø 0.1 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Wilmington Marathon take place?

Wilmington Marathon takes place in Wilmington, North Carolina, US (start area at coordinates 34.2104° N, 77.8868° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from February 26, 2027 to February 27, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Wilmington Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +12 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +12 m D+), 5K (5 km, +22 m D+), and 1 mile (1.61 km, +5 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Wilmington Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +12 m of elevation gain and -12 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 13 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Wilmington Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (wilmingtonncmarathon.com).