Driving
Northeastern North Carolina and Southeastern Virginia offer many unique lodging options.
MARATHON SUNDAY SHUTTLE
Elizabeth City–Pasquotank Public Schools will provide shuttle service from designated overflow parking areas to the starting line area.
This service is available on Marathon Sunday only.
Shuttle service will be available from overflow parking, with drop-off before the race and pick-up after the race at the downtown location near the former grocery store at McMorrine Street and Ehringhaus Street.
- Morning: 6:00am- 7:10am.
- Afternoon: Starting at 1:30pm-3:30pm.
Overflow Parking Locations:
- Sheep-Harney Elementary School:
200 W. Elizabeth St., Elizabeth City, NC 27906 (1.4 miles from the starting line) Google map
- Ulta Parking Lot:
1409 W Ehringhaus St., Ste 18, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (0.8 miles from the starting line) Google map
Driving from Virginia Beach
Elizabeth City is just a short drive from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Drive Time to Elizabeth City: 1 hour 15 minutes
Driving from Raleigh
Elizabeth City is Northeast of Raleigh North Carolina.
Drive Time to Elizabeth City: 3 hours
Driving from Wilmington
Elizabeth City is located Northeast of Wilmington.
Drive Time to Elizabeth City: 3 hours 45 minutes
Driving from Washington D.C.
Elizabeth City is situated Southeast of Washington D.C.
Drive Time to Elizabeth City: 4 hours
Register to Race!
Please join us in Elizabeth City, North Carolina in 2025 for the annual Coast Guard Marathon!