Space Coast Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm start, steady crosswind
Runners will face a starting temperature of 68°F, rising to 74°F, with humidity at 74% making conditions feel warmer. A crosswind of 11 mph will be present throughout the course, which may affect pacing. To manage the heat and humidity, runners should consider starting conservatively and focus on hydration, especially in the middle miles where the temperature peaks.
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Race Info
The Space Coast Marathon and Half Marathon start and finish along the Indian River in Cocoa, Florida. The marathon heads north on Indian River Drive to a turnaround before joining the half marathon course for the run south to Cocoa Riverfront Park. Running Zone Foundation and Space Coast Runners have organized the race since 2007, and 2026 marks its 55th running, making it Florida's oldest marathon. Both distances are USATF certified and Boston Marathon qualifiers, and 2026 opens a new four-year theme, the New Frontiers Series, starting with NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter. Source
