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Garmin Marathon Durham

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Garmin Marathon Durham race photoDurham
US
Discover Durham · CC BY 2.0
Race date in 208 days
May 1, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Durham · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$100Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Fri, April 23, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 5, 2026
Garmin Marathon Durham race photo
Garmin Marathon Durham race photo
Discover Durham · CC BY 2.0
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Garmin Marathon Durham — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is part of the Garmin Marathon Series.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Garmin Marathon Durham runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

3 race reports
William BrentRan in 2026 · Finish time 03:45:53
“Finishing in the Duke University football stadium with the announcer calling my name was electric.”

The runner finished in 3 hours 45 minutes 53 seconds. The runner appreciated the finish at the Duke University stadium, the tech-focused expo, and the fact that there was a toilet at every aid station. The runner found the lack of early hydration signs, cracks in the road, and the stadium stairs after the finish disappointing.

Read the original on WeeViews
ReasonableWatch1770Ran in 2026
“They race was very well organized. Course was awesome passing many land marks. Aid stations were supported. Race distance was correct.”

ReasonableWatch1770 took part in the Durham Half Marathon and rated the organization, the course passing several landmarks, aid-station support, and the accurate distance measurement positively. Around 5,500~6,000 people took part, and ReasonableWatch1770 also set a personal record after 8 weeks of preparation.

Read the original on Reddit · r/Garmin
camakerRan in 2026
“They just kept coming with some of the worst in the last 6 miles.”

Camaker said they picked up their early pace at the 2026 Garmin Marathon Durham and struggled on the uphill sections during the final 6 miles. The finish was set inside Duke's football stadium, and they valued finishing their 19th marathon more than the time itself.

Read the original on DISboards · The Running Thread

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Garmin Half Marathon Running Video 2026 - Durham NC🏃‍➡️👟

EvanneRuns

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Garmin Marathon Durham — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $100

Garmin Marathon Durham – Marathon · until Jan 10, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $85

Garmin Marathon Durham – Half-Marathon · until Jan 10, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $60

Garmin Marathon Durham – 10K · until Jan 10, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $40

Garmin Marathon Durham – 5K · until Jan 10, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Garmin Marathon Durham course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
START

409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Brooks Field, Wallace Wade Stadium, Duke University

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The event venue is 409 Blackwell Street in Durham.

Course passes through Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Duke University campus,

combining the city's historic scenery, urban heritage, rolling terrain, and scenic trails.

Rather than being entirely flat and urban, the course is characterized by changes in elevation and varying paved and trail sections.

The 2027 event offers a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

The marathon, half marathon, and 10K start at 7:00 am, while the 5K starts at 7:20 am.

The marathon Entry fee costs 100 dollars, half marathon costs 85 dollars, the 10K costs 60 dollars, and the 5K costs 40 dollars.

The marathon is suited to runners targeting a Boston qualifying time, while the other events offer ways to experience Durham's main areas.

Typical race-season temperature: around 20°C (68°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth
Series
Garmin Marathon Series

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Bag drop 2026

Event T-shirt 2026

Finisher medal 2026

Start shuttle 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your Garmin Marathon Durham race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Durham Station Transportation Center, 515 W Pettigrew St — 5-10 min walk; hub for GoDurham/GoTriangle buses and adjacent to Amtrak's Durham Station (601 W Main St)

Start venue: American Tobacco Campus, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701.

Well served by the downtown transit hub.

Getting to the finish

GoDurham/Duke Transit — Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd stop nearest to Wallace Wade Stadium; routes 6, 400, 405, DRX serve the area; Duke's PR1 shuttle also stops behind the stadium

Finish is Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium, Duke University campus.

More details

No dedicated race shuttle identified, but Duke campus internal bus/shuttle system (PR1 route) connects near the stadium.

Stations & transport near the venue

Durham's city bus service, GoDurham, is fare-free, so no card is needed to ride it around town.

For regional GoTriangle buses connecting Durham to Raleigh and the Triangle area,

riders tap a physical GoPass Umo card (about 5 dollars in person) or scan an Umo QR code from the Umo mobile app;

contactless bank cards are not yet directly supported.

Cash is also accepted on GoTriangle buses.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The start is at 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701.

When choosing accommodation, it is best to first calculate the travel time to this address.

The marathon, half marathon, and 10K start at 7:00 am, while only the 5K starts at 7:20 am, so you should plan your preparation time according to your event.

The two longer events combine urban sections, hills, and scenic trails.

Rather than applying the same pace strategy used for a flat road race, you need a plan that saves energy on the climbs.

Marathon participants may aim for a Boston-qualifying time,

so it is best to decide in advance whether to use a pace watch or pace by perceived effort while accounting for the climbs and descents of course.

You should also check your event and entry fee.

The marathon costs $100, half marathon costs $85, the 10K costs $60, and the 5K costs $40.

Times are local to Durham. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Garmin Marathon Durham start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Residence Inn By Marriott Durham Duke University Medical Center Area

Hotel · 1.4km

7.7/10(41)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

10 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Durham Airport Pickup (Intui.travel)

Pre-booked pickup service, scheduled according to your flight (check the price when booking) · Check the price and book

View on Intui.travel

Durham Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Durham with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Durham.

Total cost and budget for Garmin Marathon Durham

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Garmin Marathon Durham

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Durham runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Garmin Marathon Durham

FAQ
When does Garmin Marathon Durham 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, May 1, 2027 in Durham, NC, United States.

How much is the Garmin Marathon Durham 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $100.

What distances does Garmin Marathon Durham 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Garmin Marathon Durham 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Garmin Marathon Durham 2027 start?

409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC.

Where does Garmin Marathon Durham 2027 finish?

Brooks Field, Wallace Wade Stadium, Duke University.

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