Coast Guard Marathon

  • Date Sat 8th March 2025 - Wed 30th April 2025
  • Time 6:00AM EST
  • Location Elizabeth City, North Carolina
  • Price $38.10 - $239.50
  • Races 16 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 5km, Marathon

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Coast Guard Marathon, taking place from March 7-9, 2025, in the charming city of Elizabeth City, North Carolina! This vibrant event celebrates the U.S. Coast Guard and the city's proud designation as a Coast Guard City. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a full marathon, half marathon, 5K, and a fun 1K Kids Run. New for 2025 is the Junior Semper Paratus Challenge, where young runners can earn a special challenge coin by completing the 5K and 1K distances.

The weekend is packed with festivities, featuring a two-day expo, the A Toast to the Coast Guard Dinner, and a lively Finish Line Festival. Runners will enjoy a fast and flat marathon course that meanders through scenic waterfronts and historic streets, even giving them the unique opportunity to run on the U.S. Coast Guard Base runway! Whether you join us in person or opt for the virtual race option available until April 30, 2025, this is a fantastic opportunity to embrace community spirit, honor military service, and enjoy Southern hospitality. Don’t miss out—register by February 7, 202

Organiser's Description

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.

Race weekend features four event distances; a marathon, half marathon, 5K, and 1K Kids Run as well as two Semper Paratus Challenge Series where runners can earn a challenge coin after completing the 5K and half marathon or marathon in one weekend. And, new for 2025, we are offering a Junior Semper Paratus Challenge where our junior runners can earn a challenge coin after completing the 5K & 1K distances. Other exciting events include our two-day Coast Guard Marathon Expo, A Toast to the Coast Guard Dinner, Finish Line Festival, and After Party.

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!



EVEN MORE REASONS TO RUN

MILITARY DISCOUNT
As a "thank you" for your service we are offering a 10% off military discount with the code "CGM2025" at checkout. This discount is for past and present active duty members of all branches of the United States Armed Forces.

REFERRAL PROGRAM
The more the merrier! SAVE by inviting friends to run the event with you either in-person OR virtually.

* Refer 5 friends, get $10 off your registration
* Refer 10 friends, get $20 off your registration
* Refer 15 friends, your registration is FREE

Referral registrations MUST be made using your unique referral link provided at checkout and refunds will automatically be issued one your friends register! Share it with your friends via Facebook, Twitter, email, or text and invite them to join the fun!

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 - April 30, 2025!

_*LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 7, 2025, FOR THE IN-PERSON HALF MARATHON AND MARATHON DISTANCES!*

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FUN THINGS COMING FOR 2025!
- Saturday morning 5K & 1K Kids Fun Run including a Junior Challenge
- Expo on Friday and Saturday near the Start and Finish line!
- More to come - continue to check out our website www.coastguardmarathon.com [http://www.coastguardmarathon.com] and social media for updates!

Races

  • Marathon

    Incl. $10.60 Fee & Soft Poly Blend Shirt

    Sun 9th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $170.60

    Come run 26.2 miles with a beautiful & flat course! See Elizabeth City, run on the Coast Guard airstrip & around the Blimp Hanger being rewarded with your medal from the Coast Guard!
  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $10.00 Fee & Soft Poly Blend Shirt

    Sun 9th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $160.00

    Come run 13.1 miles with a beautiful & flat course! See Elizabeth City & run on the Coast Guard airstrip being rewarded with your medal from the Coast Guard!
  • 5k

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & Soft Poly Blend Shirt

    Sat 8th March 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $64.60

    Come join us on Saturday morning for an "in-town" 5k experience with a fun and family filled post-race party at Waterfront Park!
  • 1K Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Cotton T-Shirt

    Sat 8th March 2025 (9:30AM EST)

    $38.10

    Join us for the 1st Annual 1K Kids Fun Run following the completion of the 5k. Start and Finish will be located at the same point at Waterfront Park! For kids 4 - 12 years old!
  • Semper Paratus Challenge 26.2

    Incl. $14.50 Fee & Soft Poly Blend Shirt

    Sun 9th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $239.50

    Start with the 5k and then come run your final 26.2 miles with a beautiful & flat course! See Elizabeth City, run on the Coast Guard airstrip & around the Blimp Hanger being rewarded with your medal from the Coast Guard!
  • Semper Paratus Challenge 13.1

    Incl. $13.90 Fee & Soft Poly Blend Shirt

    Sun 9th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)

    $228.90

    Start with the 5k and then come run your final 13.1 miles with a beautiful & flat course! See Elizabeth City & run on the Coast Guard airstrip being rewarded with your medal from the Coast Guard!
  • NEW - Junior Semper Paratus Challenge

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th March 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $107.00

    Start with the 5k and then ALL as a junior, come run your final 1K coming the 5k run on Saturday!
  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & Soft Poly Blend Shirt

    $64.60

    Run where you love and tag us on social media!
  • Virtual Marathon

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & Soft Poly Blend T-Shirt

    $69.90

    Run where you love and tag us on social media!
  • Virtual Half-Marathon

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & Soft Poly Blend T-Shirt

    $69.90

    Run where you love and tag us on social media!
  • Official Satellite 5K: ALAMEDA

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Soft Poly Blend T-Shirt

    Sun 9th March 2025 (6:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

    March 26, 2025 Don't forget to tag us on social media!
  • Official Satellite 5K: LOS ANGELES LONG BEACH

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Sofy Poly Blend T-Shirt

    Sun 9th March 2025 (6:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

    March 19, 2025 Don't forget to tag us on social media!
  • Official Satellite 5K: CLEARWATER

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Soft Poly Blend Shirt

    Sat 29th March 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

    March 29, 2025 Packet pick up will be at 7:00AM - race begins at 8:00AM 300 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 Don't forget to tag us on social media!
  • Official Satellite 5K: Boston

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Soft Poly Blend Shirt

    Fri 21st March 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

    March 21, 2025 Don't forget to tag us on social media!
  • Official Satellite 5K: PATFORSWA

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Soft Poly Blend Shirt

    Sun 9th March 2025 (6:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

    March 20, 2025 Building 2 NSA Bahrain 0800 Don't forget to tag us on social media!
  • Official Satellite 5K: OCS-ACADEMY

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th March 2025 (6:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

    March 15, 2025 Don't forget to tag us on social media!

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