Wilmington Marathon
Wilmington Marathon race day weather
Cool temps, manage wind shifts
Runners will face a mild temperature range of 52°F to 53°F throughout the race, with average humidity at 69%. Wind will be a factor, starting with a tailwind in Mile 1, transitioning to headwinds from Miles 2-11, which may challenge pacing. It’s advisable to adjust pace during the headwind sections and stay hydrated, as conditions remain cool and comfortable.
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Wilmington Marathon route and elevation
The Wilmington Marathon course has about 337 ft (103 m) of climbing and 375 ft (114 m) of descent, a net drop of about 38 ft (12 m). It is flatter than 82% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. It has no steep miles: no mile climbs more than 55 ft (17 m).
Biggest climbs
- Miles 11.4 to 12.5: climbs about 50 ft (16 m).
What the hills cost
The hills change finish times by less than 0.2% here, under half a minute for a 4:00 runner.
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 3:30 | 4:00 | 4:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 ft | 10 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:16 |
| 2 | 11 ft | 10 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 3 | 7 ft | 6 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 4 | 2 ft | 7 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 5 | 14 ft | 11 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 6 | 21 ft | 19 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 7 | 4 ft | 25 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:10 |
| 8 | 17 ft | 0 ft | 8:08 | 9:18 | 10:28 |
| 9 | 5 ft | 23 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 10 | 33 ft | 48 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 11 | 30 ft | 18 ft | 8:05 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 12 | 51 ft | 27 ft | 8:13 | 9:22 | 10:33 |
| 13 | 32 ft | 51 ft | 7:55 | 9:04 | 10:11 |
| 14 | 46 ft | 36 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:23 |
| 15 | 19 ft | 32 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 16 | 27 ft | 37 ft | 7:57 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| 17 | 18 ft | 15 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 18 | 10 ft | 13 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 19 | 8 ft | 6 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 20 | 11 ft | 10 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 21 | 9 ft | 8 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 22 | 5 ft | 9 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:16 |
| 23 | 10 ft | 9 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 24 | 24 ft | 29 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:15 |
| 25 | 52 ft | 20 ft | 8:16 | 9:26 | 10:38 |
| 26 | 28 ft | 56 ft | 7:53 | 9:01 | 10:08 |
| Last 0.2 | 2 ft | 4 ft | 1:45 | 2:00 | 2:15 |
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About the Wilmington Marathon
The Novant Health Wilmington, NC Marathon brings you world class shopping, beautiful beaches, famous restaurants and a historic downtown waterfront. Runners will begin their journey from Wrightsville Beach and end downtown Wilmington. For more information and all of the questions you need answered, visit www.wilmingtonncmarathon.com Source
