Marathon

The marathon will start in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and span New Hanover County finishing downtown Wilmington on the Cape Fear River. The Marathon will cross 6 bridges of Wilmington with view of the ocean, intracoastal waterway, downtown Wilmington, the Cape Fear River and Greenfield Park.

Price:: $165 $125.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $145.00 after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
March 4, 2026, 12:00pm EST	September 30, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$165 $125.00 Race Fee
October 1, 2026, 12:00am EDT	November 30, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$165 $145.00 Race Fee
December 1, 2026, 12:00am EST	February 26, 2027, 3:00pm EST	$165.00 Race Fee

Multi-Person Pricing for Marathon

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Group Type	Price
January 28, 2026, 12:00am EST	December 22, 2026, 11:59pm EST	5 or more registrations (5+ Registrants)	$15.00 Discount

Half Marathon

The half marathon will start in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and span New Hanover County finishing downtown Wilmington on the Cape Fear River.

Price:: $120 $95.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $105.00 after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
March 4, 2026, 12:00pm EST	September 30, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$120 $95.00 Race Fee
October 1, 2026, 12:00am EDT	November 30, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$120 $105.00 Race Fee
December 1, 2026, 12:00am EST	February 26, 2027, 11:59pm EST	$120.00 Race Fee

Multi-Person Pricing for Half Marathon

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Group Type	Price
January 28, 2026, 12:00am EST	December 22, 2026, 11:59pm EST	5 or more registrations (5+ Registrants)	$15.00 Discount

5K

Price:: $55 $45.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $50.00 after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
March 4, 2026, 12:00pm EST	September 30, 2026, 11:59pm EDT	$55 $45.00 Race Fee
October 1, 2026, 12:00am EDT	November 30, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$55 $50.00 Race Fee
December 1, 2026, 12:00am EST	February 26, 2027, 11:59pm EST	$55.00 Race Fee

1 mile

This is only for kids 1st through 8th grade

Virtual Races

Virtual Half Marathon

Price:: $60.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Registration ends February 26, 2027 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
March 4, 2026, 12:00pm EST	February 26, 2027, 11:59pm EST	$60.00 Race Fee

Virtual Marathon

Price:: $75.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Registration ends February 26, 2027 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
March 4, 2026, 12:00pm EST	February 26, 2027, 11:59pm EST	$75.00 Race Fee

Virtual 5K

Price:: $30.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Registration ends February 26, 2027 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
February 27, 2026, 7:00am EST	February 26, 2027, 11:59pm EST	$30.00 Race Fee

DUO TEAM - RIDER ONLY

This is for Riders of any Duo Team in the 5K, Half Marathon or Marathon.

Registration:: Registration Opens October 27, 2026 at 12:39pm EDT
Price:: $20.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Registration ends February 27, 2027 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
October 27, 2026, 12:39pm EDT	February 27, 2027, 11:59pm EST	$20.00 Race Fee

Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon