2026 Marine Corps Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Home Care & USAA
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · Crankarm
From the Organizer
• Must be 14yrs+ to register.
• All runners must complete the race within 3.75 hours.
• This course is not a USATF certified course.
• Only registered runners are allowed on the course.
• No pets allowed on the course.
For more information and details about the Marine Corps Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Home Care & USAA, visit our website HERE
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New River Mcaf, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Camp Lejeune, NC
Elevation
14 ft
Nearest Airport
OAJ
Albert J Ellis Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 111 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Marine Corps Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Home Care & USAA, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Marine Corps Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Home Care & USAA
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Marine Corps Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Home Care & USAA?
- 2026 Marine Corps Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Home Care & USAA is a running race held in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Marine Corps Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Home Care & USAA?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina at Wallace Creek Fitness Center, Camp Lejeune, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Marine Corps Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Home Care & USAA?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Marine Corps Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Home Care & USAA
Sep 19, 2026