Nearly 5,500 Athletes Expected for 16th Annual Novant Health Wilmington Marathon

Nearly 5,500 athletes expected for 16th annual Novant Health Wilmington Marathon

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Nearly 5,500 athletes are expected to take part in the 16th annual Novant Health Wilmington Marathon on Saturday. The event includes the full marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, a 5K and a 1-Mile Kid’s Glow Run. Organizers say athletes from 49 states, Puerto Rico and 25 North Carolina cities will be represented. Participants are also traveling from seven countries, including Tanzania, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sout…

5,500 athletes anticipated for Novant Health Marathon

WILMINGTON — On Saturday, Feb. 28, the Novant Health Marathon is returning to town with multiple races slated to take place from the beach to downtown Wilmington. Roughly 5,500 athletes — from 49 states — are expected to descend on Wilmington to participate in the marathon, half-marathon, 5K and 1-mile Kid's Glow Run. The event sold out in January, according to officials, with 1,000… Source