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, South Africa, Germany, France and Portugal…