Can’t be at the race but still want to participate?

Friday March 16th through Friday March 23rd
Start time Whenever you feel like it:)
Start: Wherever you are
Finish: 13.1 or 26.2 miles from where ever you started!

Important Hashtags: #VIRTUALMARATHONMADNESS or @WBMARATHON

Why Virtual Race?

There is nothing like being at the race and experiencing it first hand, but sometimes travel expenses, active military being deployed, or multiple races in 1 weekend can create tough decisions. We want you to be part of the Wrightsville Beach Marathon Madness weekend wherever you are. We highly encourage people from all over the world to run with us celebrating the Marathon Madness weekend and raising some good money for our charities! Of course virtual racing does not take the place of our amazing race experience, but it is a way for you to get involved and also help us out!

5 reasons to Virtual race the #WBMARATHON if you cannot attend

We may be biased but we really do have the best swag around!
We will post your results
You get a custom bib and medal
It will push you to get an awesome run that weekend knowing your results are going to be posted:)
You will be put in a contest for best finishing picture with our 2018 Without Limits Shamrock Lounge Pants!

Who can virtual race?

Anybody that wants to run or walk! (no cutoff times)

What do you get?

All virtual racers will receive a Marathon Madness Bib, a medal for completion, and a pair of our Pajama Pants that all participants receive. If you pre-order a t-shirt (an additional $15.00), you will also receive that in your packet. The virtual race entry includes shipping fees for one time ship. Anything additional that needs shipping will be extra.

Are there awards?

Virtual racers will be in their own division. They will not be allowed to compete in the actual race divisions. Awards will be based on your best finishing picture. You will hashtag on facebook and instagram #virtualmarathonmadness or @wbmarathon. Our committee will select the top 10 photos and post them. The top 3 photos with the most LIKES will be our top 3 overall!

How do I submit my results?

A picture of yourself, with your bib and your medal along with a garmin file will be needed to submit your results. Your garmin must be within the dates March 16 – 23 at any time. If you give us a garmin data from another date period, you will not be eligible for awards but you will still receive your packet.

Can I Boston Qualify with the virtual race?

NO. All Boston Qualifications must be done on a certified course with certified timing.

Sponsors

Proactive Lifestyle Events is a 501C3 Non Profit Organization that puts on athletic events, particularly marathon races and endurance events to serve the local community of Wilmington, North Carolina and surrounding areas. We strive to create a world class experience, promote health and fitness for all ages, and give back to our community.

20 Aug, 2019
Good morning! 📸Pam Taylor
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19 Aug, 2019
Fantastic shot of our 2020 finish line on #worldphotographyday Photo cred📸 @cityofwilm
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13 Aug, 2019
Sea to River! Pier to Port! Come run Southeastern North Carolina's largest running race. 17 miles of lane closure. Destination to Destination race Start on Johnny Mercer Pier End Historic Downtown @wilmingtoncoast It's Time to register👉www.wilmingtonncmarathon.com #marathonmaniacs #marathon #marathons #marathonrunner #marathonrunning #destinationmarathon #runnersofinstagram #racecation #runners #runchat
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11 Aug, 2019
Amazing lightning show off our coast last night. 📸 Shawn Appler
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6 Aug, 2019
“For 27 years now, I have my sobriety birthday because I felt the need to celebrate far more than the day I was born. I didn’t have choice in the day I was brought into the world. I had a choice the day I became sober.” - Charlie Engle You are a true inspiration Charlie Engle! Thank you for sharing your story! 👇👇👇👇https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a28610931/charlie-engle-27-hours-running-27-years-sober/
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4 Aug, 2019
#repost @cityofwilm “Be around people that make you want to be a better person, who make you feel good, make you laugh, and remind you what's important in life.” - Germany Kent Whether you receive inspiration from others or from within, we hope you have a wonderful weekend, Wilmington! #WheninWilmington #wilmingtonmarathon #wilmingtonnc #marathoncourse #racecation
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4 Aug, 2019
#repost from WILL HEATH @schomeinspect Beautiful sunset with the moon over the Cape Fear tonight. Hope everyone is having a phenomenal and relaxing weekend so far.
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2 Aug, 2019
There is a perception of isolation and loneliness with endurance sports. Competing in marathon and triathlons seems a wholly individual endeavor to an outsider. The reality of endurance racing is success that requires surrounding yourself with a solid team. Keep reading for more information on why running is more of a team sport than people think. https://bit.ly/2OlZnTJ #runchat #runninggoals #runnersofinstagram #runninglifestyle
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28 Jul, 2019
Shout-out to all of the parents who run on Parents' Day #parentsday #marathon #halfmarathon #wilmingtonmarathon
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27 Jul, 2019
Even though it's hot....the treadmill should be a last resort😜
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26 Jul, 2019
Did you miss our price increase last week? One more chance..... SUMMER10 to save a little:)
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24 Jul, 2019
#repost @wilmingtoncoast - What’s your favorite spot to stroll and run #WheninWilmington? 🚶‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷: @traceyzar - #regrann #wilmingtonmarathon #wilmington #marathon #destinationmarathon #twentysixpointtwo #thirteenpointone #runnersofinstagram #roadrace #runchat
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19 Jul, 2019
Don't forget to save, today is the last day for the lowest pricing:) www.wilmingtonncmarathon.com #marathonmaniacs #marathon #marathonic #marathons #marathonrunner #twentysixpointtwo #thirteenpointone #runnersofinstagram #runninggoals #roadrace #running
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17 Jul, 2019
Let's hear it for all of our volunteers! They really are rock stars. 🌟
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16 Jul, 2019
Hahaha.... Which one are you. Thanks @copperheadrelay fur sharing. #wilmingtonmarathon #marathon #tortoiseandthehare
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16 Jul, 2019
4 days folks! We know it is still summer of 2019 and we appreciate your love for our race, so commit now and save! Thank You for supporting Wilmington! www.wilmingtonncmarathon.com
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13 Jul, 2019
Price Increases 7 Days from TODAY! Commit now for a Spring 2020 Goal! March 21, 2020. Run from Wrightsville Beach to Downtown Wilmington, NC! www.wilmingtonncmarathon.com #runnersofinstagram #roadrace #runchat #runners #running #runningmotivation #runninglifestyle #runninggoals #marathonmaniacs #marathon #marathonic #marathons #marathonrunner #marathonmadness #marathoner #marathonrunning #springmarathon #northcarolina #marathonrunner #wilmingtonmarathon #wilmington #wrightsvillebeachnc #WrightsvilleBeach
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12 Jul, 2019
#FBF and a big thank you to all of our wonderful supporters who have stuck with us over the years! Are you guys ready for the new course next year? #ilmmarathonmadness #wilmington #wilmingtonmarathon #marathon #halfmarathonmadness #WrightsvilleBeach #WheninWilmington
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8 Jul, 2019
Looking for a way to get involved with a local event, help out a few great causes, and mingle with other businesses and organizations in the area? Check out the sponsorship opportunities available during Marathon Madness!
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4 Jul, 2019
Check out this updated map we made with some of the things you will see on the course including your start area Johnny Mercer Pier! This is going to be fun! Here is a little course description too: "The new 2020 course will start at Johnny Mercer Pier overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at sunrise. The half, full and relay will take off and head west toward downtown Wilmington. The first 5 miles will be on flat main roads, runners will have 1 entire lane and the shoulder. Spectators can watch along this portion and then are encouraged to make their way downtown for the finish. Roads will be open for traffic at all times. Once the the runners hit mile 6.5, they will turn onto US 74 and head downtown. This will be a quiet portion of the event as spectators will not be allowed here, but we will have aid stations. By the 9 mile marker, US 74 raises up over the marsh land of Wilmington and runners will be elevated over land for 1.5 miles until the half splits from the full and runs through Historic Downtown Wilmington to the finish. The full marathon will continue down the Isabelle Holmes Bridge, then have 2 smaller climbs over the Battleship bridge and the biggest climb at the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge between 13 and 13.5. From there, the rest of the course is mainly flat as the full athletes make way around 90% shaded Greenfield Lake trail as an out and back and finish Historic Downtown Wilmington." #ilmmarathonmadness #ilmmarathon #wilmingtonnc #wilmingtonmarathon #WrightsvilleBeach #WBMarathon #runnersofinstagram #runchat #running #runners #racecation
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Can’t be at the race but still want to participate?

Friday March 16th through Friday March 23rd Start time Whenever you feel like it:) Start: Wherever you are Finish: 13.1 or 26.2 miles from where ever you started!

Important Hashtags: #VIRTUALMARATHONMADNESS or @WBMARATHON

Sponsors

Friday March 16th through Friday March 23rd
Start time Whenever you feel like it:)
Start: Wherever you are
Finish: 13.1 or 26.2 miles from where ever you started!