Coast Guard Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming finish
Runners will face a temperature rise from 54°F at the start to 69°F by the finish. Winds will be from the SSW at 14 mph with gusts up to 27 mph, providing a headwind throughout. With average humidity at 60%, pacing should be conservative to maintain energy for the warmer conditions later in the race.
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The United States Coast Guard invites you to join us in-person or virtually for the 2026 Coast Guard Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k, 1k or one of our Semper Paratus Challenges in Elizabeth City, NC, The Harbor of Hospitality, an officially designated Coast Guard City, and 2024 Great American Defense Community Award Recipient. These races are open to all participants, including all branches of the military and the running community at large. Source