Registration For 2024 Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach, NC
February 24th, 2024

ABOUT THE COURSE

The 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 5K and 1 mile will start and finish downtown Wilmington at the Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

The first 5 miles will be on flat main roads with one lane of traffic dedicated to the runners. Spectators can watch along this portion and can head downtown for the finish. Roads will be open for traffic at all times with a few detours. Once the runners hit mile 6.5, they will turn onto US 74 and head downtown.  While Spectators are not allowed here, the race will be providing entertainment on this stretch of highway.  Look for Wilmington themed stations along the way!

By mile 9, US 74 raises up with a slight incline over the marsh land of Wilmington and runners will be elevated over land for 1.5 miles until they reach downtown and descend downhill for over a mile.  The half marathon runs through Historic Downtown Wilmington to the River Front finish. The full marathon will continue to beautiful Greenfield Lake. At this point, the rest of the course is mostly flat as the course travels around Greenfield Lake trail as an out and back. The finish is located at Live Oak Bank Pavilion in beautiful Historic Downtown Wilmington.

COURSE

 

Half/Full/Relay Start: Johnny Mercer Pier, Wrightsville Beach

Half/Full/Relay Finish: Downtown Wilmington Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Expo/Packet Pickup: Wilmington Convention Center

MARATHON and HALF MARATHON COURSE

Distance: 26.2 miles  and 13.1 miles 

Course: Point to Point

Elevation: 40 ft.

Aid Stations: Half and Full (2, 4, 6.5, 10) Full Cont. (12.5, 14.5, 16.5, 18.8, 19.1, 21.5, 23.5, 25)

Boston Qualification: YES – 15%-21% of people qualify

Full Marathon Course Map

Half Marathon Course Map

Marathon Relay Course Map and Exchanges

The Fleet Feet Downtown 5K

Distance: 3.1 miles

Start: Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Course: Downtown Wilmington

Elevation: 30ft

Course Map

Lidl 1 Mile Glow Run Presented by Truist

Distance: 1 mile

Start: Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Course: Downtown Wilmington

Event Details: We are excited for the Lidl 1 mile glow run presented by Truist.  This is a free event inclusive for all kids who would like to participate.  Why is it free?  We want to give kids of all backgrounds an opportunity to experience the NOVANT HEALTH Wilmington Marathon weekend while promoting health and wellness.  Parents can choose to purchase their child’s registration or anyone can donate a registration through our platform.  

All kids get a timed race, a race t-shirt, medal and free food at the finish!  

Course Map

Sponsors