Run Oak Island course.

The marathon course for 2027 (13 Feb 2027).

Marathon

Distance
42.195
kilometers
Climb
—
not published
Descent
—
not published
Profile
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not published
Layout
—
Road
Time limit
—
not published
Start
06:45
local time
Boston qualifier
No
not listed as a BQ course

Racing it

Pro tips

  1. 01

    Cool February Run

    Typical race-day temperature is 10.8C. Start with layers you can shed and don't overdress once you're moving.

    From the temperature

  2. 02

    Pick Your Distance

    The event includes a marathon and a half marathon. Choose the distance you trained for and line up accordingly.

    From the entry

  3. 03

    Waterfront Shakeout

    Oak Island has 65 public beach accesses, docks, piers, boat ramps, and the Davis Canal. Use these for easy pre-race runs or walks.

    From the description

  4. 04

    Park Logistics

    The town has eight parks, a skate park, dog park, and an oceanfront cabana with observation deck. These can serve as meet-up or recovery spots.

    From the description

  5. 05

    Coastal Course Setting

    The description highlights beaches, the Intracoastal Waterway, Davis Canal, piers, and marinas. Prepare for a low-key coastal race rather than a big-city course.

    From the description

Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.

Course on the 2027 race page Dates and entry Race-day weather

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