Coast Guard Marathon

Elizabeth City, NC, USA · April 12, 2026
clear-day54°·67° high·Breezy·Dry
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Race Day Weather

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54°at start
67° high
Breezy
Dry

Cool start, gradual warming

Runners will face a temperature rise from 54°F at the start to a peak of 69°F. With a light wind from the E, reaching 10 mph, humidity will be moderate at 65%. To manage the warming conditions, runners should start conservatively and consider hydration frequency as they progress.

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Race Info

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.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Coast Guard Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 67°F and a low of 52°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

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
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42°/62°-
8
2023
clear-night
66°/68°-
6