Coast Guard Marathon Reviews

  Small but great for a PR or BQ

By KM about 2024

Review

This was a great, flat course that had pretty good weather except for some headwind for the last half this year (2024). It was well-organized and well-supported for a small town race. The medals and age group awards are pretty unique, and the after-party was nice. Definitely recommend for those going for a faster time!

Race Tips

It was very flat throughout with a brief hill in the first mile. Definitely pay attention to wind speed and direction as it may affect pace or effort for a good portion of the race.

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

We stayed at a great Air BNB on Witherspoon Street that was perfect for getting to the expo and start/finish line.

  Great Race!

By NJK about 2024

Review

The Coast Guard Marathon is a great race and very well organized for a relatively small race. The course is pancake flat the whole way and even though it does not have big city crowds, the whole town comes out to cheer people on! Running through the base is very cool! The last 4 miles are a little quiet, but at that point it does not matter that much, because you're just happy to be heading to the finish line. Not a lot of shade on the course, so if the temperatures were higher than what I had this year, 2024, it would have been tough. I was lucky it started out relatively cool and only got to about 60. There were some head winds, and I think being on the coast this could be a problem, but it was nothing like what people said happened last year. Very cool to be a part of a military marathon and the medals are great! I would definitely recommend the race!

  Nice and flat!

By jap about 2022

Review

My fourth official full marathon. Pretty flat except for an short uphill onto a small bridge at the beginning, and the speed humps on the air base.

Part of the course is on the coast guard air base. You run right next to the runway, and will see C-130s taking off and landing beside you!

Way out on a country road around miles 16-20. Pretty open, so have sunscreen.

Awesome medal!