WILMINGTON, N.C. – Novant Health will extend its naming rights to the Wilmington Marathon through 2027. The marathon’s focus on wellness and exercise dovetails with the mission of the not-for-profit healthcare organization, which aims to improve the health of the communities it serves. “We are thankful for 13 amazing years of this event,” said Tom Clifford, event […]

WILMINGTON, NC  Ann Marie Pierce, a mom of two, wins the marathon at the Novant Health Wilmington Marathon and qualified for the US Olympic Trials with a time of 2:36:17.  She hit the mark 43 seconds faster than the standard of 2:37:00.  In Houston last month, she was just short 43 seconds. “This is for all […]

Qualifying for the Boston Marathon is a big goal for so many people!  Runners look for a fast and fairly flat running course so they can get into their pace groove without too many deviations.  The Wilmington Marathon course has very few turns.  It is a smooth point to point course from the beach side […]

PRESS RELEASE February 17th, 2022 ________________ NOVANT HEALTH WILMINGTON NC MARATHON Novant Health Wilmington Marathon is coming February 26th with 3500 runners  Wilmington, NC – Southeastern North Carolina’s largest running event, The 12th Annual Novant Health WILMINGTON NC MARATHON presented by Wicked Weed Brewing, highlights the city of Wilmington, North Carolina. The event is hosting […]

Novant Health and New Hanover Regional Medical Center are the title sponsor of the Wilmington NC Marathon and Half Marathon weekend.  Novant Health’s new branding will now take over for the Wilmington Marathon which became a perfect time to redesign our logo to RUN THE WILMINGTON MARATHON!  We look forward to February 26th, 2022 in […]

IMPORTANT START LINE INFORMATION When to Arrive: Participants will first come to the Start Line Check In, then will make their way to the Pre-Start Area, then to the Start Line. Please arrive to Start Line Check In 15 minutes prior to your Start Time. Masks: Participants are required to wear a mask to the […]

  We have great news! With guidance from the City of Wilmington, we are now able to move forward with the race planning! Thank you for your patience. The race will have 50 people in waves every 8 minutes. (Unless mass gatherings increase before then) Marathoners will go off first starting at 6am followed by […]

  NHRMC Wilmington NC Marathon March 21st, 2020 – Sat February 27, 2021 Thank you for your patience during this time.  We want to thank many of you for your comments in support of the decisions we made in the last week.  We want you to know we are in this with you. The March […]

  NHRMC Wilmington NC Marathon Madness CANCELLATION UPDATES Runners, As we move forward, we want to thank you again for choosing the NHRMC Wilmington NC Marathon.  On behalf of our staff, volunteers, and non-profit board, we are heartbroken over the cancellation of the 2020 race.  Over the last few weeks we have been doing our […]

  NHRMC Wilmington NC Marathon Madness 5 TIPS TO STAY HEALTHY FOR RACE WEEKEND Sign Up Donate Location: Wilmington, NC Type: 26.2 | 13.1 | 26.2 RELAY | 5K | 1 mile We are less than 3 weeks away and we hope you are staying healthy.  The bulk of your training is now done and […]