Coast Guard Marathon
Where the 2027 race is now
- Registration openRegister for 2027
- Race daySunday, April 4, 2027
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- Apr 4, 2027 Sunday
- Distance
- 26.2 mi Marathon
- Entry
- Open Open entry
- Live tracking
- Not yet Shown here race week
Quick facts
- USATF-certified Boston qualifier.
- Course goes through Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City and onto the runway.
- Flat profile with a strong PR-oriented identity.
- Race weekend blends military and civilian participation.
Course
The route stays flat and runnable, moving through downtown, the waterfront, the Coast Guard base, and even the air station runway. That mix of small-town streets and normally restricted ground gives the course more personality than a typical flat qualifier.
Race-day weather
Eastern North Carolina in April can start mild and finish warm, with humidity already creeping in if the sun is out. It is a better pacing day than a summer coastal race, but you still want to respect heat if the morning turns bright.
About the Coast Guard Marathon
The military connection here changes the day from the start. Civilian and Coast Guard runners share a race built around Elizabeth City and Base Elizabeth City, and the event has quickly leaned into a fast-course identity instead of trying to be a giant festival.
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Personalize your race posterPast Coast Guard Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, April 4, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, April 12, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, March 9, 2025 | Results available | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, April 7, 2024 | Results available | Open results |
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Coast Guard Marathon FAQ
When is the Coast Guard Marathon?
The 2027 Coast Guard Marathon is on Sunday, April 4, 2027.
Is registration open for the 2027 Coast Guard Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 Coast Guard Marathon is open. View the official registration details at runsignup.com.
How do I track a runner in the Coast Guard Marathon?
Most races publish tracking in race week. Marathon Scout links the official tracker on this page during race week, once the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Where can I find the Coast Guard Marathon results?
The 2026 results and earlier years are linked on the Coast Guard Marathon results page.
Is Coast Guard Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Coast Guard Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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