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Garmin Marathon Durham
Saturday, May 1, 2027 · Durham, NC
The race in 60 seconds
It is one of 61 races on the North Carolina calendar that May.
What race day usually feels like
Based on the last three years, race week in May typically sees lows near 52°F and highs around 73°F: mild at the start, warm by the finish. Weather normals computed from Durham-area conditions for race week, not the nearest big city.
How the field ran it in 2026
Real chip times from the 2026 official results, not estimates. Use the median as your reality check: half the field finished slower than it.
| 2026 Garmin Marathon Durham – Marathon · 880 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 2:31:08 | 5:46 /mi |
| Top 25% | 3:45:05 | 8:35 /mi |
| Median finisher | 4:12:32 | 9:38 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 4:51:21 | 11:07 /mi |
| Final finisher | 6:45:15 | 15:28 /mi |
| 2026 Garmin Marathon Durham – 10K · 11 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1:44:48 | 4:00 /mi |
| Top 25% | 1:45:52 | 4:02 /mi |
| Median finisher | 1:50:17 | 4:13 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 1:52:27 | 4:18 /mi |
| Final finisher | 2:14:17 | 5:08 /mi |
| 2026 Garmin Marathon Durham – Half-Marathon · 2037 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1:05:50 | 5:02 /mi |
| Top 25% | 1:50:48 | 8:27 /mi |
| Median finisher | 2:04:27 | 9:30 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 2:21:49 | 10:50 /mi |
| Final finisher | 3:49:41 | 17:32 /mi |
Official 2026 results via RunSignUp, 2928 finishers across 3 events.
Common questions
When is Garmin Marathon Durham?
Garmin Marathon Durham is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, 2027.
Where is Garmin Marathon Durham held?
Garmin Marathon Durham is held in Durham, North Carolina. It is about 11 miles from Chapel Hill and 16 miles from Cary.
What distances does Garmin Marathon Durham offer?
The listed distances are Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K.
How much does Garmin Marathon Durham cost?
Listed event options start from $40. This minimum may be for a kids or shorter event. Check the official race page for your distance's current price and any additional fees.
How do I register for Garmin Marathon Durham?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
More races nearby
Within about 60 miles, ordered by approximate straight-line distance between listed locations.
- Jun 5, 2027Running of the Bulls 8KDurham, NC · 8K
- Dec 12, 2026Jingle Bell LEAP 5KDurham, NC · 5K
- Feb 27, 2027Duke Time for Time 5K Color RunDurham, NC · 5K
- Nov 14, 2026The 17th Annual Durham Academy Turkey TrotDurham, NC · 5K, 1 Mile
See every race on the North Carolina calendar, all Durham races, North Carolina Marathons, North Carolina Half Marathons, or use the Race Finder for maps and filters.
Register for Garmin Marathon Durham →on RunSignUp · listed event options from $40
Listing data refreshed nightly from the registration platform. Photos via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0, CC BY-SA 4.0). Last template review July 2026. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it fast.