Coast Guard Marathon

Elizabeth City, NC, USAApril 12, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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69° high
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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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Distance: 26.2mi
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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

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Coast Guard Marathon?

The 2026 Coast Guard Marathon will be held on Sunday April 12, 2026.

Is the Coast Guard Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Coast Guard Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Coast Guard Marathon?

The time limit for the Coast Guard Marathon is 7 hours.

Historical Weather

Based on 3 years of data
Avg Temp
60°F
L:49° H:61°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
0%
0 of 3 yrs
Wind12mph
Dew34°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
clear-night
38°/53°-
8
2024
clear-day
42°/62°-
8
2023
clear-night
66°/68°-
6