Coast Guard Marathon
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Event overview
The Coast Guard Marathon takes place in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on April 10-12, 2026. It is the official race of the United States Coast Guard and is described as the service’s premier athletic event. The event is open to all participants, including all branches of the military and the civilian running community. Organizers offer both in-person and virtual participation options. The event weekend includes an expo, a pasta lunch, a finish festival, and race amenities such as awards, pace teams, official race apparel, and provisions for adaptive athletes. A marathon training plan is provided for participants.
Distances and logistics
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- 1k
- Semper Paratus Challenge
- Virtual races and official satellite runs
Elizabeth City is located in northeastern North Carolina and is promoted as a coastal community near the Outer Banks and the Tidewater area of Virginia. The website lists nearby airports and approximate distances: Norfolk International - 52.4 miles; Newport News-Williamsburg - 75 miles; Richmond International - 130 miles; Raleigh-Durham International - 181 miles. The event materials include course maps, parking information, race rules and safety details, and past race results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.