Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon

Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon

Race Date

Nov 22, 2026

Location

Cocoa, FL

The Experience

Space Coast Marathon is celebrating its 55th year in 2026, making it the oldest marathon in the state of Florida. We invite runners and walkers alike to experience one of the most beautiful USATF certified waterfront courses on the east coast of Florida.  Our event starts in the historic and quaint Cocoa Village, and finishes along the river in Cocoa Riverfront Park where family and friends can cheer and watch your finish. As our race is held within the shadow of the Kennedy Space Center, the entire event revolves around a space theme sure to delight and energize our participants.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, November 22, 2026

Start Time

6:15 AM

Giveaway

UNISEX Shirt

Start Location

401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa, FL, 32922

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

FL24012JK · Expires 2034 · Space Coast Half Marathon - 2024

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

View USATF Course Map (PDF)

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:32:22

11:38/mi

Winning Time

1:13:26

5:36/mi

Finishers (2025)

3,045

States Represented

41 / 50

Gender Split

66% Female34% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:106:10

FASTER 25%

2:08:48

MEDIAN

2:32:22

SLOWER 25%

3:06:08

Average runner age: 44

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

62°

Afternoon (High)

75°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

77%

Humidity

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