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Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Emerald Isle, North Carolina, United States
Oct 24, 2026
Running

About this race

Get ready to soak up the sun, sea breeze, and scenic views on North Carolina’s beautiful Crystal Coast as you run for a cause at our 12th annual event! Our USATF-certified and sanctioned race isn’t just about the views, it’s also a Boston Qualifier– so bring your A-game. Whether you're chasing a PR or just here for the vibes, you're in for an unforgettable day. 100% of race proceeds go straight back into our community, supporting the local Bike & Pedestrian Path and a local health related charity, to be determined at a later date.
Learn more: https://www.nccancerrehab.org/

Run for a reason. Run with heart. Run the Crystal Coast.

We can’t wait to cheer you on at the finish line! 

More info & registration: www.runemeraldisle.com

Join fellow runners on October 24, 2026 for the Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. It's a fantastic Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Emerald Isle.

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Emerald Isle Marathon

Oct 24, 2026 Marathon 7:00 AM
$100.00
Open

Emerald Isle Half Marathon

Oct 24, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:35 AM
$80.00
Open

Emerald Isle 5K

Oct 24, 2026 5K 8:45 AM
$35.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for October in Emerald Isle.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 9.0° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 18.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 6.6° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 18.5°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
15.4
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.0mm

About Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K takes place in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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