Wilmington Marathon gives Port City businesses a boost 1,500 runners hit the streets of the Port City for the Wilmington Marathon. (Source: WECT News) By Elly Cosgrove | April 17, 2021 at 6:52 PM EDT - Updated April 17 at 7:32 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - There were signs in Downtown Wilmington on Saturday for marathon runners, and signs that Southeastern North Carolina continues to open back up.
“Last year at this time we were all sitting all by ourselves in our houses,” said Tom Clifford, the Wilmington Marathon race director. “This year we’re out. Things do look a little different with the masks and things like that, but it’s really actually gives you the chills when you watch it and see people really having a good time again.”
TRAFFIC ALERT: About 1,500 runners to participate in Saturdayâs 11th annual Wilmington Marathon About 1,500 runners are expected to hit the streets of the Port City Saturday, April 17, for the 11th annual Wilmington Marathon. (Source: Wilmington Marathon) By WECT Staff | April 16, 2021 at 6:20 AM EDT - Updated April 16 at 6:20 AM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - About 1,500 runners are expected to hit the streets of the Port City Saturday, April 17, for the 11th annual Wilmington Marathon.
The race is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. and should wrap up at approximately 1 p.m.
The following road closures will be in place beginning at approximately 5:30 a.m.: