2026 Space Coast Marathon - Nov 22

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Race Information

Race2026 Space Coast Marathon - Nov 22
CityCocoa
Date2026-11-22 at 06:00
Field Size~940 runners
Time Limit7 hours
Cutoff pace9:57/km
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Official SiteRunning Zone Foundation

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Race Day Weather

Average Temperature21°C / 70°F
Humidity76%
Wind25.1 km/h
Rain Chance27%
Typical ConditionsWarm, humid Florida morning by the Indian River, with a riverfront breeze

What to Prepare: The 6:00 AM start is the coolest part of the day (~68°F / 20°C), but the late-November sun and ~71% humidity warm things fast on the open waterfront. Start conservatively, carry your own electrolytes, and use the space-themed aid station at every mile.

Based on historical averages for race week. Use our Weather Score Calculator and What to Wear Guide for personalized advice.

Wind Impact on Race Day

Wind at 25.1 km/h can affect your marathon pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer. Headwinds slow you down exponentially — a 20 km/h wind costs more than twice a 10 km/h wind.

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Race-Week Climate

Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis

Cooler Typical Warmer
Temperature 16.2°C 21.9°C 23.8°C
Dew point 10°C 16.8°C 21°C
Wet-day chance: 27% Runnability: 62/100

Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center

Course Profile

Course TypeOut-and-back
Elevation Gain80m
TerrainRoad (riverfront pavement)
ProfileA flat, fast out-and-back along the Indian River waterfront with only about +262 ft (80 m) of total climbing across 26.2 miles. USATF-certified and a Boston qualifier, it is a genuine PR and BQ course. Two out-and-back legs from Cocoa Village let you see the front-runners and double-back past the same scenery.
Boston QualifierYes — Check your BQ time

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you register for the Space Coast Marathon?

Entry is first-come, first-served with tiered pricing on the official site — there is no lottery. The 2026 full marathon ran $135 (Jun 1–Jul 31), rising to $140 (Aug 1–Oct 31) and $145 in the final week. The field is capped and the full marathon has already sold out for 2026, so plan to register the moment entries open rather than waiting for race week.

Is the Space Coast Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. The course is USATF-certified and a recognized Boston Marathon qualifier. About 3.7% of 2025 finishers ran BQ times, helped by the flat profile, cool start, and waterfront layout. No qualifying time is required to enter — the BQ status simply means a fast race here counts toward Boston.

How hard is the Space Coast Marathon course?

It is one of the flatter marathons in the US, with only about +262 ft (80 m) of total elevation gain over 26.2 miles and the course sitting between roughly 1 and 12 m above sea level. The main difficulty is heat and humidity, not hills: late-November Florida sun on the exposed riverfront can warm a cool morning quickly. Pace for the weather, not the elevation.

What is the time limit for the Space Coast Marathon?

The course officially closes at 1:00 PM, a 7-hour limit from the 6:00 AM start. That is a generous cutoff (about 16:02 per mile / 9:57 per km), making the race friendly to first-timers and walk-run runners while still being fast enough for PR seekers up front.

What should I wear and expect on the course?

Dress for a warm, humid race despite the early start: light, breathable singlet, a cap or visor, and sunscreen for the open riverfront. Expect the signature NASA countdown start with a shuttle-launch video, space-themed aid stations at every mile, and volunteers in astronaut attire. Carry your own electrolytes if you are sensitive to heat.

Why is the Space Coast Marathon special?

First run in 1972, it is Florida's oldest marathon, celebrating its 55th edition in 2026. Held in the shadow of the Kennedy Space Center, the entire event is built around a space theme — from the countdown start to the medals — on a scenic Indian River waterfront in historic Cocoa Village.

Where can I find Space Coast Marathon results?

Official results are posted on the spacecoastmarathon.com results page, with historical finisher data by year. Recent full-marathon fields were 940 finishers in 2025, 881 in 2024, and 858 in 2023 — a deliberately mid-sized, well-organized event rather than a mega-race.

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