Shell Island Oceanfront Suites is the host hotel for the Quintiles Marathon at Wrightsville Beach as well as the home of the Event's Expo.
 Shell Island is offering complimentary shuttle service from hotel to race start (5am-6:30am) and from the race finish line back to Shell Island (every hour from 8:30am-1:30pm).

• Shell Island is approximately one and a half miles to the starting line.
• Shell Island is offering complimentary shuttle service from hotel to Salisbury street from 5am to 6:30am for start of race
• 145 luxurious one bedroom oceanfront suites featuring a separate living room with sleeper sofa, 1.5 baths, kitchenette with stove top, microwave, and refrigerator, a private walk out balcony overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, coffee and coffee maker, voice mail, data ports, complimentary wireless high speed internet access
• North End Bistro and Lounge serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner everyday
• Other services include a 24-hour business center, gift shop, heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, jacuzzi, exercise facility, and attached 330 space covered garage
• Discounted room rates for participants and thier families are $139.00 for 1-Night Only. $129.00 per night to stay 2-Nights or more plus 13.75% tax

The Blockade Runner Beach Resort is a Full Service Ocean Front Resort

• Located just ONE MILE from the Start
• Visit our Web page specifically dedicated to the Endurance / Multi-Sport Athlete
• http://blockade-runner.com/tri-paradise/
• Complimentary Breakfast for ALL Guests
• Newly Renovated 150 Guest Rooms all with Unobstructed Water Views
• East Restaurant serving Breakfast and Dinner with Room Service available
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• 24 hour customer service

The Hilton Garden Inn at Mayfaire is walking distance from the finish line and has many amenities and features such as:

• The Great American Grill featuring a full cooked-to-order breakfast buffet, cocktail bar, spectacular dinner, and a full menu for room service.
• Pasta dinner special will be available the night prior to the marathon, for all participants.
• Complimentary wireless high-speed internet throughout the hotel
• 24-hour business center located on the main level of the hotel
• Year-round heated pool featuring poolside beverage and foodservice
• On-site fitness room&complimentary day passes to nearby Gold's Gym
• Complimentary 24-hour coffee&tea service in lobby
• A special promotional rate for this event is being offered if you book your room by March 5. Please click on the link below:
• http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/ILMTCGI-WBM-20100319/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
  

TownePlace Suites by Marriott is located less than 3 miles from the start/finish line

• Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast starts at 5am
• Marathon guests will receive a complimentary gift bag including an energy bar, water, and a goody.
• Indoor Pool and Spa, Suites in all rooms, Wi-Fi throughout hotel, Over-Sized Exercise area
• 1-910-332-3326 - Ask for Quintiles Marathon rate