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Half Marathons in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington, NC has 13 upcoming Half Marathons. Half marathons are the fastest-growing race distance, offering a true endurance challenge with a more accessible training window than the full marathon.

13 upcoming races listed

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Pirate 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (16)

Embrace your inner pirate for a fun 5K or half marathon, complete with a costume contest and finisher medals in Wilmington.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesWilmington, NC
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Luau 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (20)

Join the Luau 5K or Half Marathon in Wilmington, NC, for a flat course, finisher medals, and a chance to win best costume.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesWilmington, NC
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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (22)

A flat, out-and-back 5K or Half Marathon in Wilmington, NC, with finisher medals, awards, and a fun best costume contest.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesWilmington, NC
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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (25)

A straightforward 5K or half marathon on a flat, out-and-back course, complete with finisher medals and a fun costume contest.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesWilmington, NC
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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (29)

Run a flat, out-and-back course in Wilmington, NC, with distances up to a Half Marathon, and a chance to win for best costume.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesWilmington, NC
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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (33)

Unleash your inner ninja on the course and vie for best costume in this themed 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesWilmington, NC
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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (35)

Earn your medal and show off your creative side at this flat, out-and-back 5K or Half Marathon with a best costume contest.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesWilmington, NC
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (38)

Earn your medal at this Wilmington, NC event, featuring multiple distances, an out-and-back course, and a fun costume contest.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesWilmington, NC
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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)

Run a haunted out-and-back course in Wilmington, NC, and show off your best costume for a chance to win awards and series points.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesWilmington, NC
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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (44)

Celebrate Halloween with a festive run in Wilmington, NC, featuring a costume contest, finisher medals, and competitive awards.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesWilmington, NC
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Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K

Run through historic Wilmington, past the majestic Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, and earn a medal plus free entry to explore the ship.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Quirky
Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 7:00 AM EST13.1 MilesWilmington, NC
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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47)

Embrace the autumn spirit at this Gobbler-themed run in Wilmington, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances with a fun costume contest.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 AM EST13.1 MilesWilmington, NC
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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51)

Embrace the holiday spirit on a flat, out-and-back course in Wilmington, featuring multiple distances and a best costume award.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
Sat, Dec 19, 2026, 8:00 AM EST13.1 MilesWilmington, NC
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