When are most half marathons held in Wilmington?
February is the busiest month for Half Marathon races in Wilmington, with 3 of the 19, followed by October with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
North Carolina · Half Marathon
2026-2027 Half Marathons 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.
19 upcoming half marathons found · 9 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, Oct 17, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (44) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Register Sun, Nov 15, 2026Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K Wilmington, NCFrom $120Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K Wilmington, NCFrom $100Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Jan 2, 2027New Year 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (01) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Register Sat, Jan 16, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (03) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (06) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Register Sat, Feb 20, 2027Viking 5K, 10k & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (08) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon Wilmington, NCFrom $105Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (10) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Register Sat, Mar 20, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (12) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (14) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Register Sat, Apr 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (16) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Details Sat, May 1, 2027Luau 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (18) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Details Sat, May 15, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (20) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (23) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Register Sat, Jun 19, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (25) Wilmington, NCFrom $65Details
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 Oct 14, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a Half Marathon in Wilmington
Are Wilmington half marathons beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 9 Half Marathon races in Wilmington with published results, the typical median finish is around 2:06:56, 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.