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Late October · Southeast · Out-and-Back

Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Emerald Isle, NC

Event: Emerald Isle Marathon

  • Best for PR
  • Boston Qualifier
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Typical start temp
59°F(estimated)
Field size
~400 runners(estimated)
Course
Flat
Elevation
50 ft gain · 0 ft net(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A out-and-back course around Emerald Isle, NC, with very little meaningful elevation change.

Good fit if

  • · PR attempts
  • · Boston qualification
  • · Runners who want a low-key start

Think twice if

  • · You want crowds and on-course energy

Course and logistics

Course type
Out-and-Back
Surface
Road
Total gain
50 ft(estimated)
Total loss
50 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
0 ft(estimated)
Field size
~400 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Quiet, low-key
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$100(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Saturday
Start / finish
Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing
Late October
Next confirmed date
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Registration
Open now
Region
Southeast
Editorial tier
Recommended
Prestige
5.0/10(estimated)
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

Event: Emerald Isle Marathon

Good to know

  • Best for PR
  • Boston Qualifier
  • Out-and-back
  • Flat course
  • Easy entry

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start
59°F(estimated)
By midday
69°F(estimated)
Dew point
52°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 59°F — warm for racing.

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Weather
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Field size
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Course
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Elevation
100 ft gain · 0 ft net

Event listed as: Marathon

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