Wilmington Marathon

The Wilmington Marathon features a predominantly flat, point-to-point course that begins at Wrightsville Beach and finishes in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. The terrain, with a maximum elevation of 60 feet and a total elevation gain and loss of approximately 417 feet, creates gentle conditions favorable for personal best performances. Elevation changes are minimal; most of the route is considered flat, though runners encounter a slight incline at around mile nine as US 74 rises over the m