Mid-March · Southeast · Out-and-Back

Tobacco Road Marathon

Cary, NC

American Tobacco Trail; high BQ percentage

Best for PR
Boston Qualifier
First Marathon

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Typical start temp: 44°F(estimated)
Field size: ~1,500 runners(estimated)
Course: Flat
Elevation: 200 ft gain(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

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

Good fit if

· PR attempts
· Boston qualification
· First-time marathoners

Think twice if

No notable warnings in the data.

Course and logistics

Course type: Out-and-Back
Surface: Road
Total gain: 200 ft(estimated)
Field size: ~1,500 runners(estimated)
Crowd support: Pockets of spectators
Entry: Data coming soon
Start / finish: Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing: Mid-March
Region: Southeast
Editorial tier: Featured
Data last reviewed: 2026-08-26

American Tobacco Trail; high BQ percentage

Good to know

Best for PR
Boston Qualifier
First Marathon
Out-and-back
Flat course
Destination race

Race-day weather

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

Typical start

44°F(estimated)

By midday

55°F(estimated)

Dew point

37°F(estimated)

ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 44°F — excellent marathon conditions.

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