Coast Guard Marathon
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Coast Guard Marathon, Elizabeth City NC
The Coast Guard Marathon weekend takes place in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and offers both in-person and virtual race options. The in-person race weekend is scheduled for April 10 to 12, 2026, while a virtual race window is available in April 2026. The marathon is described as a Boston qualifying course and the route includes a section that runs on the runway at U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City; access to base areas requires background checks, which affect registration deadlines.
Event distances and challenge options include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- 1K Kids Fun Run
- Semper Paratus Challenge options including full and half distance combinations and a junior challenge
The weekend program typically includes a multi-day expo, a pasta luncheon, a family festival, and a finish line festival. Age eligibility varies by event, for example the marathon is open to ages 15 to 125 and the half marathon to ages 12 to 125; the kids 1K is for children up to age 12. The event notes in-person and virtual registration, satellite 5K events, and a military discount for eligible service members. The Coast Guard Marathon frames itself as an athletic event that highlights Coast Guard missions and community involvement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
