Cape Fear Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, warming through the race, strong wind
Mild 55°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 68°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Strong 29mph gusts could slow exposed stretches — tuck behind other runners when you can.
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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
