Wilmington Historic Half Marathon

Wilmington, NC, USA · December 5, 2026·
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Cool temps, moderate wind impact

Runners will face a consistent temperature of 57°F throughout the race. With a maximum wind of 15 mph from the NNW, the wind will be a factor, especially in exposed areas. Given the high humidity at 76%, a conservative pacing strategy is advisable to manage fatigue. Light rain is possible, so a light layer may be beneficial.

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About the Wilmington Historic Half Marathon

The Wilmington Historic Half Marathon starts and finishes at Riverfront Park in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, on a Saturday in early December. The USATF-certified course crosses three bridges, loops around Greenfield Lake and finishes on the downtown waterfront boardwalk. A 10K and a 5K run the same morning, and a Challenge option combines the 5K and the half marathon back to back. RaceRaves voted it the best half marathon in North Carolina for 2024.

Race weekend

Saturday, December 5
7:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)7:30 AM10K (6.2 mi)
7:45 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)
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Wilmington Historic Half Marathon FAQ

When is the 2026 Wilmington Historic Half Marathon?

The 2026 Wilmington Historic Half Marathon will be held on Saturday December 5, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Wilmington Historic Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 61°F and a low of 53°F with a 10% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Wilmington Historic Half Marathon?

Over the 4 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2018 to 2025), it averaged 48°F at the start and 52°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest Wilmington Historic Half Marathon?

Of the 4 years on record, 2023 was the warmest, reaching 69°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2024, at 22°F.

What was the windiest Wilmington Historic Half Marathon?

Of the 4 years on record, 2025 was the windiest, with wind averaging 7 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2023, at 3 mph.

Wilmington Historic Half Marathon weather history

Based on 4 years of data
Avg Temp
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L:48° H:52°
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Dew46°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
cloudy
40°/41°-
10
2024
clear-night
22°/33°-
10
2023
cloudy
68°/69°-
4
2018
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61°/63°-
6