Wilmington, NC Marathon Madness

The NHRMC Wrightsville Beach Marathon Madnessis is 10 year old.  10 years of Marathon Madness brings you world class shopping, beautiful beaches, famous restaurants and a historic downtown waterfront, why make it just a race when you can make it a memorable race experience?  It is March and what better these than Marathon Madness!
Registration is now open for the 9th Annual NHRMC Marathon Marathon Madness Weekend. All races are set to kick off at 7:00 p.m, Friday, March 16th, 2018, with the Half Marathon, Full Marathon and  Marathon Relay Saturday morning March 17th. The event will be the largest participatory timed race in the Wilmington/Cape Fear area, and is expected to draw 4,000 competitors from dozens of states, and a spectator crowd of roughly 15,000.
Throughout this fast, flat, Boston Qualifier course, runners will be able to enjoy the scenic coastal views of Wrighsville Beach, Landfall Community, Airlie, and UNCW.  Our marathon madness theme allows for competitors to dress in their favorite college team gear and pass through college themed aid stations and tailgate stations.   Each competitor and their supporters can take full advantage of all the fun offered by this world famous beach destination.