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Coast Guard Marathon

April 4, 2027 · 7:30 AMElizabeth City, North Carolina, United States

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Race Day

57°F

Feels cool

Total elevation gain

49ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

2/ 10

Quiet course sections

The Lowdown

The Coast Guard Marathon is a road marathon in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, run on Sunday, April 4, 2027, with a 7:30 AM start. It begins at the Museum of the Albemarle in downtown, follows the Pasquotank River waterfront and enters Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City, where runners use the airstrip and loop around a World War II airship hangar before returning to a downtown finish. Organizers call it the fastest course in North Carolina, and it is a Boston-qualifying course. The course stays open for 7 hours, with a 16-minute-per-mile cutoff. Because the route goes onto the base, every marathon runner must pass a background check before race day. Entry is $130 through November 15, 2026, then rises to $145 on November 16.

Previous edition results — 2026

Course Highlights: 01Museum of the Albemarle – downtown start, also the site of bib pick-up at the Race Expo
02Pasquotank River waterfront – the course follows the riverfront out of downtown
03Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City – runners use the base airstrip
04WWII airship hangar – the mid-point of the route
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon · 5K
Time Limit: 7 hours (gun time); 16 min/mile cutoff
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

Book Stay

01: The marathon course has 13 water stops and 2 food stops
02: Four medical tents are spread along the marathon route
03: Runners can carry hydration packs, vests and fuel belts
04: Bag check is offered to marathon and half marathon runners near the start and finish
05: Registration has been open since August 4, 2026 on RunSignup
06: The event began as a virtual race in 2021 and held its first in-person edition in March 2022

Questions about the Coast Guard Marathon 2027

When is the Coast Guard Marathon 2027?

Sunday, April 4, 2027.

Where is the Coast Guard Marathon?

Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States.

What time does the Coast Guard Marathon start?

The race starts at 7:30 AM, local time.

What is the Coast Guard Marathon time limit?

7 hours (gun time); 16 min/mile cutoff.

How do I enter the Coast Guard Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Nov 16, 2026: Price Increase. Jan 1, 2027: Price Increase. Feb 16, 2027: Price Increase. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup.

How much does the Coast Guard Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: $130.

What is the Coast Guard Marathon elevation gain?

15 m (49 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the Coast Guard Marathon course like?

It passes Museum of the Albemarle, Pasquotank River waterfront and Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City.

What is the weather like at the Coast Guard Marathon?

The race-day average is 14 °C (57 °F). Feels cool.

Where are the Coast Guard Marathon results?

The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

Is the Coast Guard Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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