Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
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
Pick your distance
Running
Emerald Isle Marathon
Emerald Isle Half Marathon
Emerald Isle 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Emerald Isle, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:21 AM and sets at 6:22 PM local time (EDT) in Emerald Isle on October 24, 2026 — 11h 01m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Emerald Isle event
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