Coast Guard Marathon
Cape May, United States of America · Sunday 1 August 2027
The course for this marathon is predominantly flat, presenting minimal elevation changes throughout its entirety, which is characteristic of the local terrain in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Runners begin in the downtown district on Water Street between the Museum of the Albemarle and Waterfront Park. The initial miles proceed along the Pasquotank riverfront, offering continuous views of the water and the city's historic harbor structures.
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Adjusted Time
4:06:55
Time difference: +6.9 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain27m
Elevation High3m
Elevation Low0m
Weather Forecast
High29°C
Low20°C
Chance of Rain1%
How hard is Coast Guard Marathon?
Difficultharder than 63% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Coast Guard Marathon plays about 10 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #422 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #221 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Coast Guard Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Coast Guard Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:03:20 | +03:20 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:35:05 | +05:05 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:06:55 | +06:55 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:38:50 | +08:50 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:10:49 | +10:49 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:42:53 | +12:53 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:15:01 | +15:01 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Coast Guard Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Coast Guard Marathon is a full marathon held in Cape May, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 1 August 2027. The course is run on road surface with 27m of total climbing, with its high point near 3m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Coast Guard Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 27m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for August, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a low chance of rain (1%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Coast Guard Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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