Garmin Marathon Durham 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 1, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $70 on Jan 11, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Marathon Durham – 10K | 10K | May 1, 20277:00 AM | $60$70 after Jan 11, 2027 | – |
| Garmin Marathon Durham – Half-Marathon | Half Marathon | May 1, 20277:00 AM | $85$95 after Jan 11, 2027 | – |
| Garmin Marathon Durham – Marathon | Marathon | May 1, 20277:00 AM | $100$110 after Jan 11, 2027 | – |
| Garmin Marathon Durham – 5K | 5K | May 1, 20277:20 AM | $40$45 after Jan 11, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $70 on Jan 11, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Garmin Marathon Durham – 10K: $60 until Jan 10, then $70 until Mar 2, then $80 until Apr 20, then $90 until Apr 28, then $110 until Apr 30.
- Garmin Marathon Durham – Half-Marathon: $85 until Jan 10, then $95 until Mar 2, then $105 until Apr 20, then $115 until Apr 28, then $135 until Apr 30.
- Garmin Marathon Durham – Marathon: $100 until Jan 10, then $110 until Mar 2, then $120 until Apr 21, then $130 until Apr 28, then $150 until Apr 30.
- Garmin Marathon Durham – 5K: $40 until Jan 10, then $45 until Mar 2, then $50 until Apr 20, then $55 until Apr 28, then $65 until Apr 30.
Online registration closes Apr 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $100, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in North Carolina ($95).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in North Carolina runs 4:12:29, about 9:38 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:30:07 and men in 4:00:56.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:23 AM, and the Garmin Marathon Durham – 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 380 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsGarmin Marathon Durham – Half-Marathon
Garmin Marathon Durham – 10K
Garmin Marathon Durham – 5K
Aggregated from official results (The Last Mile Racing) for Garmin Marathon Durham. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Garmin Marathon Durham?
At the 2026 Garmin Marathon Durham – Half-Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:40:50 or better, the top quarter in 1:50:48, and half the field in 2:04:27; the last tenth came in after 2:41:10.
At the 2026 Garmin Marathon Durham – 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:28 or better, the top quarter in 55:28, and half the field in 1:02:12; the last tenth came in after 1:20:24.
At the 2026 Garmin Marathon Durham – 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:49 or better, the top quarter in 29:45, and half the field in 35:28; the last tenth came in after 50:31.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:43:56 | 1:31:41 |
| 20-29 | 1:31:47 | 1:20:11 |
| 30-39 | 1:31:13 | 1:23:16 |
| 40-49 | 1:38:43 | 1:27:43 |
| 50-59 | 1:41:02 | 1:26:02 |
| 60-69 | 1:56:01 | 1:45:02 |
| 70+ | n/a | 2:05:57 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
How fast is it?
Faster than most North Carolina half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:50:48, against 1:55:12 in a typical North Carolina half marathon, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- 10K: Slower than most North Carolina 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 55:28, against 53:29 in a typical North Carolina 10K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- 5K: Slower than most North Carolina 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:45, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 1 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 85°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 380 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (May 1, 2027), 2026 (May 2, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Garmin Marathon Durham?
- Saturday, May 1, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $70 on Jan 11, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $100, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in North Carolina ($95).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 2,037 runners finished the Garmin Marathon Durham – Half-Marathon; the median finish was 2:04:27 and the winner ran 1:05:50.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:50:48, against 1:55:12 in a typical North Carolina half marathon, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701.
From the organizers
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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