Emerald Isle, NC
Saturday, October 24, 2026




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Race Dates
2026: Saturday, October 24, 2026Course Information
Profile: Very FlatRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 55°F (12°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 99.46Race Size
2025: 286 FinishersBQ Percentages
2025: 5.9%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 70°F (21°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
55°F (13°C) |
PR Score |
97.74 |
Course Score |
99.46 |
The Emerald Isle Marathon was the 217th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 241st largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2025, 5.9% of Emerald Isle Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 3% of finishers qualified for Boston.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Emerald Isle Marathon ranked 243rd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 374th in 2024. In North Carolina, it ranked 7th in 2025 and 13th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.
The Emerald Isle Marathon has a Course Score of 99.46, ranking it as the 119th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest marathon course in North Carolina.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Emerald Isle Marathon a PR Score of 99.46. The PR Score ranks the Emerald Isle Marathon as the 82nd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 2nd best marathon for a PR in North Carolina.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Emerald Isle Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and North Carolina for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 31 feet (9m)
Min Elevation: 3 feet (0m)
Elevation Gain: 271 feet (82m)
Elevation Loss: 271 feet (82m)
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