2026 - Coast Guard Marathon
2026 distances
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Virtual 5K
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Virtual Marathon
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Virtual Half-Marathon
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5K
Come join us on Saturday morning for an "in-town" 5k experience with a fun and family filled post-race party at Waterfront Park!
1K Kids Fun Run
Join us for the 3rd Annual 1K Kids Fun Run following the completion of the 5k. Start and Finish will be located at the same point at Waterfront Park! For kids 12 years of age and younger.
Marathon
Come run 26.2 miles with a beautiful & flat course! See Elizabeth City, run on the Coast Guard airstrip & around the Blimp Hanger being rewarded with your medal from the Coast Guard!
Half Marathon
Come run 13.1 miles with a beautiful & flat course! See Elizabeth City & run on the Coast Guard airstrip being rewarded with your medal from the Coast Guard!
Semper Paratus Challenge 26.2
Limited to 150 challengers! Start with the 5k and then come run your final 26.2 miles with a beautiful & flat course! See Elizabeth City, run on the Coast Guard airstrip & around the Blimp Hanger being rewarded with your medal from the Coast Guard!
Semper Paratus Challenge 13.1
Limited to 150 challengers! Start with the 5k and then come run your final 13.1 miles with a beautiful & flat course! See Elizabeth City & run on the Coast Guard airstrip being rewarded with your medal from the Coast Guard!
Official Satellite 5K: Petaluma
Official Satellite 5K: LALB
Official Satellite 5K: Guam
Race date Weather
Conditions on April 1, 2026 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Elizabeth City
Coast Guard Marathon takes place in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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