Coast Guard Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Come for the run and stay for the fun! The Coast Guard Marathon is an annual endurance event held the beginning of April in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. First held in 2021 to celebrate the Coast Guard and the Officially Designated Coast Guard City of Elizabeth City, the very first Coast Guard Marathon was held virtually due to pandemic closures. The U.S. Coast Guard, Elizabeth City Community, and runners from all over the world were able to gather for the first in-person edition of the races in March of 2022. Although one of the newest of the Prestigious Military Races, the Coast Guard Marathon has had participants from every Military Branch, all 50 states, and numerous countries throughout the world.

🎉 Event Details

• Distances: Race weekend features four event distances: a marathon, half marathon, 5K, and 1K Kids’ Run.
• Challenges: Two Semper Paratus Challenge Series where runners can earn a challenge coin after completing the 5K and half marathon or marathon in one weekend.
• Junior Challenge: New for 2025 is a Junior Semper Paratus Challenge where junior runners can earn a challenge coin after completing the 5K & 1K distances.
• Events: Exciting events include a two-day Coast Guard Marathon Expo, A Toast to the Coast Guard Dinner, Finish Line Festival, and After Party.

🏞️ Course Information

Our fast and flat Boston Qualifying marathon course features a beautiful waterfront through a historic town filled with southern charm and the opportunity of a lifetime to run on the U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City runway. We look forward to sharing our Southern Hospitality!

💰 Special Offers

• Military Discount: As a "thank you" for your service we are offering a 10% off military discount with the code "CGM2025" at checkout.
• Referral Program: The more the merrier! SAVE by inviting friends to run the event with you either in-person OR virtually.
• In-Person and Virtual Options: Join us for the incredible in-person race weekend March 7 - 9, 2025 in Elizabeth City, NC. Can't make the in-person event? Join us virtually from wherever you are March 1 - 30, 2025!
• Registration Deadline: Last day to register is February 7, 2025, for the in-person Half Marathon and Marathon distances!

✨ Exciting Updates for 2025

• 5K & 1K Kids Fun Run: Saturday morning event including a Junior Challenge.
• Expo: On Friday and Saturday near the Start and Finish line!
• Stay Tuned: More updates to come, continue to check out our website www.coastguardmarathon.com and social media for the latest information!

For more information and to participate, visit the race page: Coast Guard Marathon.