Go the Distance in Coastal Wilmington, NC

Come for the race along the Riverwalk. Stay for the fun on the Boardwalk.

Diverse courses and events held in our historic riverfront town and island beaches are made even better with great weather year-round. Authentic, refreshing, energizing and rewarding – everything you need to have a memorable race all in one place.

Upcoming Racing Events

15th Annual IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina

With excitement from beach to battleship, the 15th Annual IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina triathlon will feature a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run. This "point-to-point-to-point-to-point" event begins in Wrightsville Beach and takes athletes along the same fast channel swim. The bike...


Battleship Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Get ready for the trek through downtown Historic Wilmington with a Half Marathon, 10K or 5K. Started in 1998, the Battleship Half Marathon is one of the oldest USTA certified Half Marathons in the South. Runners traverse charming historic downtown, go around the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA , over two...


Historic Wilmington Half Marathon, 5K, 10K & Challenge

Come enjoy the spectacle of racers running a closed course through beautiful historic downtown, across three majestic bridges as well as the scenic Riverwalk in an exciting Half Marathon, 10K or 5K Courses with the finish lines riverside at Riverfront Park. Only the very brave will attempt "The...


15th Annual Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon

Experience marathon running like never before from Pier to Port! Drawing a variety of runners from all over the country, this 15th Annual race has the added bonus of being a Boston Marathon qualifier and an USATF certified qualifier. The course for the full marathon starts Saturday morning at...