MARCH 2, 2023 – The official road race of the United States Coast Guard returns to Elizabeth City, N.C. attracting thousands of runners of all skill levels from around the country. The event will include a race expo, full marathon, half marathon, 5k race and post-race celebration.
This year’s marathon event features a new course showcasing even more local landmarks. The marathon and half marathon courses will run along the Pasquotank River and through the U.S. Coast Guard Base and Air Station with a rare chance to traverse the military airstrip.
The marathon route features a loop around one of the last standing WWII airship hangars in the U.S., a 20-story tall, dome-shaped structure on the waterfront. All races begin and end in Elizabeth City’s historic downtown district where a post-race celebration will greet finishers.
Race weekend festivities include a flyover by a Coast Guard C130, a performance by the Silent Drill Team, a Coast Guard search and rescue demonstration and a free concert by the U.S. Coast Guard Guardians Big Band. For more information, visit CoastGuardMarathon.com.
WHEN:
Thursday, March 2 – Saturday, March 4, 2023
SCHEDULE & LOCATION OF EVENTS:
Thursday, March 2
3 – 7 p.m. | Health & Fitness Expo & Packet Pickup, KE White Graduate Center
Elizabeth City State University, 1862 Edgewood, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
7 – 8:15 p.m. | USCG Guardians Big Band Performance, College of the Albemarle Performing Arts Center
Friday, March 3
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Health & Fitness Expo & Packet Pickup, KE White Graduate Center
Elizabeth City State University, 1862 Edgewood, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
4 – 5 p.m. | Coast Guard 5K, Start/Finish on Water Street, near Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park, 508 South Water Street, Elizabeth City, N.C. 27909
Saturday, March 4
7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Coast Guard Half Marathon
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Coast Guard Full Marathon
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Post-Race Celebration
Start/Finish Line and Post-Race Celebration: Waterfront Park, 508 South Water Street, Elizabeth City, N.C. 27909