Emerald Isle Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, warming through the race, moderate wind
Mild 59°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 70°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Moderate winds around 18mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Moderate humidity at 69% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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Race Info
The Emerald Isle Half Marathon starts and finishes at the Western Ocean Regional Access parking lot on North Carolina's Crystal Coast. The USATF-certified keyhole course follows the Highway 58 bike path and loops through the side streets near Old Ferry Road, Sound Road and Archers Creek before returning along the ocean side of the island. It is flat and fully paved, with the high point under 9 meters above sea level, and none of it is on sand.
