Cape Fear Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm start, adjust pace wisely
Runners will face a starting temperature of 69°F, climbing to 70°F by race end, with humidity at 67% and a dew point of 58°F. Winds from the NNW at 16 mph may feel like a headwind throughout. Given the warm conditions, it is advisable for runners to start conservatively and hydrate frequently.
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Race Info
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
