When are most Half Marathon races held in Wilmington?
October is the busiest month for Half Marathon races in Wilmington, with 2 of the 9, followed by November with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
North Carolina · Half Marathon
Half Marathon Races in Wilmington, North Carolina
Every upcoming Half Marathon around Wilmington, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
9 upcoming Half Marathon races found · 4 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Wilmington races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (33) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (38) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (44) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Register Sun, Nov 15, 2026Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K Wilmington, NCFrom $55Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K Wilmington, NCFrom $55Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51) Wilmington, NCFrom $30Details Fri, Feb 26, 2027Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon Wilmington, NCFrom $20Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a Half Marathon in Wilmington
How much do Wilmington Half Marathon races cost?
Entry fees for Half Marathon races here run from $20 to about $55, depending on the event and how early you register.
Are Wilmington Half Marathon races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 4 Half Marathon races in Wilmington with published results, the typical median finish is around 2:07:59, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a Half Marathon in Wilmington?
Browse Wilmington run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.