Coast Guard Marathon

Elizabeth City, NC, USA · April 4, 2027·

57°·61° high·Breezy·Dry

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65° high

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Mild temps, steady wind

Runners will face a temperature trend from 57°F at the start to 61°F by race end. Winds will be from the SW at 13 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph, requiring attention to pacing. With humidity at 69%, starting conservatively is advisable to maintain energy levels throughout 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

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Race weekend

Saturday, April 3

8:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

9:30 AM1K Kids Fun Run (0.6 mi)

Sunday, April 4

7:30 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

7:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

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FAQ

When is the 2027 Coast Guard Marathon?

The 2027 Coast Guard Marathon will be held on Sunday April 4, 2027.

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.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Coast Guard Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 63°F and a low of 52°F with a 8% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 4 years of data

Avg Temp

55°F

L:51° H:60°

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Coast Guard Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	55°/66°	-	44°
2025 Coast Guard Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	38°/48°	-	28°
2024 Coast Guard Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	42°/58°	-	35°
2023 Coast Guard Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2023	67°/68°	-	51°

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