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Coast Guard Marathon

Elizabeth City, NC, USA · April 12, 2026
clear-day55°·68° high·Breezy·Dry
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Race Day Weather

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55°at start
69° high
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Dry

Mild start, warming trend

Runners will face a start-line temperature of 51°F, gradually rising to 67°F. Winds will be light, coming from the E at 11 mph with gusts up to 17 mph. With humidity at 64%, it's advisable to maintain hydration and consider a conservative pacing strategy as temperatures increase 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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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 69°F and a low of 53°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
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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 Coast Guard Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2025
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38°/53°-
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2024 Coast Guard Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2024
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42°/62°-
8

2023 Coast Guard Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.

2023
clear-night
66°/68°-
6

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