Marathons in North Carolina
North Carolina is home to 2 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Charlotte and Wilmington.
Wilmington Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 1,600 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.
Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.
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Myrtle BeachSouth CarolinaUnited States· 125 km away
Myrtle Beach Marathon
The Myrtle Beach Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each March on a scenic coastal road in Myrtle Beach, United States. Its broad roads and beach-town atmosphere make it one of the easier early-season U.S. marathons for steady pacing. The course passes Ocean Boulevard, beachfront neighborhoods, and long flat stretches near the Atlantic shoreline. The course is very flat throughout.
Next race: Saturday, 6 March 2027
WilmingtonDelawareUnited States· 144 km away
Delaware Marathon
The Delaware Marathon draws approximately 643 finishers each April on an urban road in Wilmington, United States. The Delaware Running Festival marathon is a USATF-certified Boston qualifier and Wilmington's flagship 26.2-mile race. The course tours Wilmington's Riverfront, Brandywine Park, and city neighborhoods on a rolling urban loop. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 18 April 2027
Kiawah IslandSouth CarolinaUnited States· 245 km away
Kiawah Island Marathon
The Kiawah Island Marathon draws approximately 1,400 finishers each December on a resort island road in Kiawah Island, United States. Its quiet island setting feels markedly different from a big-city winter marathon. The course passes maritime forest roads, lagoons, golf fairways, and glimpses of boardwalks near the Atlantic. The course is very flat throughout.
Next race: Saturday, 12 December 2026
RichmondVirginiaUnited States· 359 km away
Richmond Marathon
The Richmond Marathon draws approximately 4,000 finishers on an urban road in Richmond, United States. The course starts and finishes at the Richmond Coliseum. The route follows the James River Park System and passes historic Monument Avenue. Very flat with riverside trails.
Next race: Saturday, 14 November 2026
Virginia BeachVirginiaUnited States· 388 km away
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon
The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is a beloved Virginia Beach tradition, drawing approximately 4,200 finishers each March along the Atlantic Ocean boardwalk. The out-and-back course follows the Virginia Beach oceanfront past the Neptune statue, the Fishing Pier, and the resort strip with flat coastal pavement throughout. March's cool Atlantic coast weather and post-race Shamrock party make it a classic East Coast spring marathon.
Next race: Saturday, 20 March 2027
AtlantaGeorgiaUnited States· 472 km away
Publix Atlanta Marathon
The Publix Atlanta Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each February on an urban road in Atlanta, United States. Atlanta's hills make this a true pacing race rather than a flat-city time trial. The route passes Midtown, Piedmont Park, and Atlanta neighborhood corridors with skyline views on repeated rollers. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 7 February 2027