Coast Guard Marathon Youth Challenge
U.S. Coast Guard Recruiting is proud to support all youth entries ages 17-24 for the Coast Guard Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Semper Paratus Challenge, March 2-4, 2023, in Elizabeth City, NC.
This fast, flat USATF-certified course takes you through U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City where you’ll run ON the runway!


Register Now!
Youth runners can sign up for a 100% discount on race registration fees! Register early to get your marathon registration fee paid for by Coast Guard Recruiting.* You must be under the age of 25, free of any military service obligation, and consent to future contact by the U.S. Coast Guard to be eligible. This is a limited-time offer while supplies last

To claim your discount, complete the form below.
The registration deadline is February 19, 2023.

Please complete the following form to apply.
Please note all youth athletes will be subject to the same USCG background check and rules required of all runners. Once your application has been received and reviewed, all eliglible applicants will be provided information to register for the race where you will input your driver’s license or passport information.
*Eligibility:
• You must be between the ages of 17-24 to qualify for the registration promotion.
• Current military service members are not eligible for this limited-time offer.
• You must consent to receive future communications from the U.S. Coast Guard.