NHRMC Wilmington Marathon VIP Package
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We all love VIP! Check our options for VIP RUNNER below. The way you add VIP runner to your registration is to ADD IT ON through your www.runsignup.com account. You can do this right through registration OR by SEARCHING YOUR NAME HERE and logging into your account management area. When you get to account management, you can go to ADD ONS, and purchase VIP.
VIP Stay and Play Package
Our Stay + Play Package is the ideal race weekend wrapped up with a bow. Runners will enjoy 2 nights at the lush Hotel Ballast, located just 2 blocks from the finish line. Enjoy a pre-race dinner catered directly to your hotel, a grab-and-go breakfast for you and your spectators on race day, and so much more. Keep scrolling to discover all the perks this package offers.
Friday and Saturday night at Hotel Ballast (closest hotel to the finish – just two blocks away!) The Hotel Ballast overlooks the heart of downtown Wilmington. Located just 2 blocks from the finish, this hotel offers runners a lush and convenient stay.
Access to Destination Marathon Concierge throughout the weekend plus…
Friday
- Meet Destination Marathon concierge in the lobby who can answer any questions during check-in and help you with any needs
- Exclusive Wilmington Marathon hoodie t-shirt (VIP runners only)
- Pick up VIP goodie bag
- Welcome reception for VIP runners and guests in VIP Hospitality Suite (3:00pm-5:30pm)
- Catered pre-race pasta buffet in VIP Hospitality Suite (5:30pm-8:00pm)
- Grab-and-go breakfast available (pick up at dinner or race morning)
- Express packet pick-up at race Expo
Saturday
- Grab-and-go breakfast available (4:30-5:15 in Hotel Ballast lobby)
- Hassle-free transportation directly from hotel to start (5:15 am)
- VIP private, warm pre-race location with toilets, drinks, and light foods
- Separate gear check in VIP pre-race location
- VIP treatment for your spectators
- Premium cheer station at the halfway point at Battleship and finish line
- All-day water taxi pass for spectators across to the halfway point at Battleship (or tour it later in the day)
- Private post-race tent with your gear bag, food, drink, and access to massages
- Post-race gathering at VIP Hospitality Suite in Ballast Hotel
- Hassle-free transportation directly from hotel to start (5:15 am)
As part of our VIP package, we take care of your spectators by creating a detailed cheer plan, offering them transportation to see you on the course, and much more!
Only $365 per person based on double occupancy (Includes 1 non-runner guest per person)
Upgrade to a single room with King bed for $510 (total)
Additional spectators $25
VIP Play Only Package
Access to Destination Marathon Concierge throughout the weekend plus… Our VIP Play Only Package is perfect for runners who are staying with friends or family, but still want the VIP experience. As a VIP runner, you will enjoy express bib pick up, an exclusive VIP-only marathon tee shirt hoodie, a grab and go breakfast for you and your spectators on race day, and so much more. Keep scrolling to discover all the perks this package offers.
Friday
- Express packet pick-up at the race Expo
- Exclusive Wilmington Marathon hoodie t-shirt (VIP runners only)
Saturday
- Grab-and-go breakfast available (4:30-5:15 in Hotel Ballast lobby)
- Hassle-free transportation directly from Hotel Ballast to start (5:15 am)
- VIP private, warm pre-race location with toilets, drinks, and light foods
- Separate gear check in VIP pre-race location
- VIP treatment for your spectators (1 per runner included)
- Light breakfast for VIP spectators in VIP Hospitality Suite (5:00-8:00 a.m.)
- Private cheer station at the halfway point at Battleship and finish line
- All-day water taxi pass for spectators across to the halfway point at Battleship (or tour it later in the day)
- Private post-race tent with your gear bag, food, drink, and access to massages
- Post-race gathering at VIP Hospitality Suite in Ballast Hotel
As a Wilmington VIP, you’ll get perks such as express packet pick up, an exclusive Wilmington Marathon tee shirt hoodie, access to our welcome reception and after party, and so much more!
As part of our VIP package, we take care of your spectators by creating a detailed cheer plan, offering them transportation to see you on the course, and much more!
Only $110 per runner (includes one spectator)
Additional spectators $25
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