Garmin Marathon Durham
Race Date
May 2, 2026
Location
Durham, NC
The Experience
The Garmin Marathon Series is a celebration of community, connection and the joy of running. Created for runners, by runners, these races blend competition with a fun, welcoming atmosphere for athletes of all levels.
Garmin Marathon Durham will highlight the bustling area, including historic landmarks such as the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and the vibrant campus of Duke University. The course design shows off the city’s urban heritage, rolling hills and scenic trails.
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Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC, 27701
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.38 m
Separation
15.9%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NC26007BDS · Expires 2036 · Garmin Marathon Series Durham Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change.
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:04:09
9:29/mi
Winning Time
1:04:42
4:56/mi
Finishers (2026)
1,045
States Represented
34 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:50:49
MEDIAN
2:04:09
SLOWER 25%
2:21:03
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
58°
Afternoon (High)
79°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
65%
Humidity
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