Cape Fear Marathon

Bald Head Island, NC, USA • October 18, 2026
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partly-cloudy-day Partly cloudy throughout the day.

With 26.2 and 13.1-mile race options, Cape Fear Marathon and Half Marathon takes place entirely on Bald Head Island and its car-free, one-lane-wide roads, plus a short but spectacular stretch on the beach around Cape Fear herself. The start and finish are located at Old Baldy, the oldest lighthouse in North Carolina, while another main checkpoint will be located at the Bald Head Island Conservancy, our local charitable partner. Source

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When is the 2026 Cape Fear Marathon?

The 2026 Cape Fear Marathon will be held on Sunday October 18, 2026.

Is the Cape Fear Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

No, the Cape Fear Marathon is NOT a Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Cape Fear Marathon?

The time limit for the Cape Fear Marathon is 7 hours.

Historical Weather

Based on 2 years of data
Avg Temp
61°F
L:58°H:64°
RunScore
7
Conditions
Rain Freq
50%
1 of 2 yrs
Wind13mph
Dew51°F

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YearConditionsLow / HighRainScore

2025 Cape Fear Marathon

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

2025
clear-day
59°/64°-
8

2024 Cape Fear Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2024
rain
58°/63°Light
7
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