Coast Guard Marathon

April 10th – 12th, Elizabeth City, NC

The United States Coast Guard invites you to join us in-person or virtually for the 2026 Coast Guard Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k, 1k or one of our Semper Paratus Challenges in Elizabeth City, NC, The Harbor of Hospitality, an officially designated Coast Guard City, and 2024 Great American Defense Community Award Recipient. These races are open to all participants, including all branches of the military and the running community at large.

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The Official Race of the United States Coast Guard

2025 Coast Guard Marathon 5k Race Day Highlights

2025 Coast Guard Marathon and Half Marathon Race Day Highlights

Highlight videos courtesy of EyeCandy Digital Video

Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors

No Federal nor Coast Guard endorsement of sponsors is implied.

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Location

The quaint, coastal town of Elizabeth City is situated in Northeastern North Carolina, and only a short drive filled with waterways and woodlands to the beaches of the Outer Banks and the nearby big cities of Hampton Roads.

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Training Plans

Coast Guard Chief and Running Coach, Shane Williams, provided this Training Plan for Coast Guard Marathon participants.

Marathon Training Plan

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Travel

We’re honored to have runners from all across the country and abroad. For runners traveling from further destinations, here are the closest airports to Elizabeth City, NC:

Norfolk International Airport (ORF): 52.4 miles

Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF): 75 miles

Richmond International Airport (RIC): 130 miles

R aleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): 181 miles

Reserve your room at a local hotel, motel, or historic bed & breakfasts or unique vacation rentals. Check out the surrounding waterfront communities, the Outer Banks, or the Tidewater area of Virginia for additional lodging options.

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