Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon

Carolina Beach, NC, USA · January 2, 2027·

55°·55° high·Windy·Rain possible

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Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon race day weather

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56° high

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Steady temps, headwind challenge

Runners will face a consistent temperature of 55°F throughout the race, with moderate humidity at 73%. A northwest headwind reaching 18 mph will challenge pacing, making a steady effort essential. Hydration should be prioritized, and runners may want to adjust their strategy to account for the wind's impact.

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Distance: 13.1mi

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About the Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon

The Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, held in early January. It starts and finishes at American Legion Post #129 and runs on rolling single track through the pines of Carolina Beach State Park, with a 3 hour 30 minute cutoff. A 5K runs the same morning, and proceeds support Friends of Pleasure Island State Parks.

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Race weekend

Saturday, January 2

8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

8:30 AM5K (3.1 mi)

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Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon FAQ

When is the 2027 Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon?

The 2027 Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon will be held on Saturday January 2, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon is 3.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 60°F and a low of 51°F with a 10% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon?

Over the 4 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2021 to 2026), it averaged 60°F at the start and 62°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2026).

What was the hottest Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon?

Of the 4 years on record, 2022 was the warmest, reaching 69°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2026, at 51°F.

What was the windiest Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon?

Of the 4 years on record, 2022 was the windiest, with wind averaging 18 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2022, at 2 mph.

Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon weather history

Based on 4 years of data

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61°F

L:60° H:62°

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Rain Freq

25%

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Dew58°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2026	51°/54°	Light	48°
2022 Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2022	58°/62°	-	59°
2022 Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2022	66°/69°	-	62°
2021 Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2021	63°/65°	-	62°