Space Coast Marathon
The Lowdown
The Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon is the oldest marathon in Florida, returning to Cocoa Village for its 55th running on November 22, 2026. Runners start and finish at Cocoa Riverfront Park on a USATF-certified, mostly flat, partially shaded waterfront course along the Indian River, making it a popular Boston qualifier attempt. The marathon heads north on Indian River Drive to a turnaround before returning through Cocoa Village and along the river to the finish, while the half marathon runs south on Rockledge Drive to its own turnaround. Space-themed aid stations dot the route in a nod to the nearby Kennedy Space Center. The race also offers virtual marathon and virtual half marathon options, with results submission open November 22 through December 20, 2026. The course closes at 1:00 PM, giving marathoners a 7-hour cutoff and half marathoners 6 hours 45 minutes.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Boston Qualifier
This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Historic Cocoa Village
Indian River waterfront
Cocoa Beach
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922
US
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Marathon: minimum age 18
- Half Marathon: recommended minimum age 16 with at least 2 years running experience; under-18 participants need a parent/guardian signature
Required Documents
- Government-issued photo ID for packet pickup
Entry Methods
- Online registration via RunSignUp
- In-person packet pickup at Running Zone or race-day pickup for a $20 add-on fee
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entries are non-refundable
Deferrals open July 8, 2026 through October 25, 2026 or until sellout
Switches/transfers between distances are allowed until November 13, 2026
Shuttle buses depart host hotels at 4:00 AM on race day
USATF course certification numbers: Half Marathon FL24012JK, Full Marathon FL24013JK
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