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:: $105 $95.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $105.00 after September 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
February 28, 2025, 7:00am EST	September 30, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$105 $95.00 Race Fee
October 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT	November 30, 2025, 11:59pm EST	$115 $105.00 Race Fee
December 1, 2025, 12:00am EST	February 27, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$115.00 Race Fee

Multi-Person Pricing for Half Marathon

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Group Type	Price
January 29, 2025, 12:00am EST	December 23, 2025, 11:59pm EST	5 or more registrations (5+ Registrants)	$15.00 Discount

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:: $135 $120.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $135.00 after September 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
February 28, 2025, 7:00am EST	September 30, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$135 $120.00 Race Fee
October 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT	November 30, 2025, 11:59pm EST	$155 $135.00 Race Fee
December 1, 2025, 12:00am EST	February 27, 2026, 3:00pm EST	$155.00 Race Fee

Multi-Person Pricing for Marathon

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Group Type	Price
January 29, 2025, 12:00am EST	December 23, 2025, 11:59pm EST	5 or more registrations (5+ Registrants)	$15.00 Discount

5K

Registration Limit:: 493 spots left.
Price:: $55 $45.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $50.00 after September 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
February 28, 2025, 7:00am EST	September 30, 2025, 11:59pm EDT	$55 $45.00 Race Fee
October 1, 2025, 12:00am EDT	November 30, 2025, 11:59pm EST	$55 $50.00 Race Fee
December 1, 2025, 12:00am EST	February 27, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$55.00 Race Fee

1 mile

This is only for kids 1st through 8th grade

Registration Limit:: 389 spots left.

Virtual Races

Virtual Half Marathon

Price:: $60.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Registration ends February 27, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
February 28, 2025, 7:00am EST	February 27, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$60.00 Race Fee

Virtual Marathon

Price:: $75.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Registration ends February 27, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
February 28, 2025, 7:00am EST	February 27, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$75.00 Race Fee

Virtual 5K

Price:: $30.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Registration ends February 27, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
February 28, 2025, 7:00am EST	February 27, 2026, 11:59pm EST	$30.00 Race Fee

Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon