Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon
- Date
- November 22, 2026
- Location
- 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa, FL
- Distance
- Marathon · Half Marathon · VIRTUAL MARATHON & more
From the Organizer
Space Coast Marathon is celebrating its 55th year in 2026, making it the oldest marathon in the state of Florida. We invite runners and walkers alike to experience one of the most beautiful USATF certified waterfront courses on the east coast of Florida.
Our event starts in the historic and quaint Cocoa Village, and finishes along the river in Cocoa Riverfront Park where family and friends can cheer and watch your finish.
As our race is held within the shadow of the Kennedy Space Center, the entire event revolves around a space theme sure to delight and energize our participants.
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
75°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Titusville 7 E, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cocoa, FL
Population
19,330
as of 2023
Elevation
20 ft
Nearest Airport
MLB
Melbourne Orlando International Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon
- Date
- November 22, 2026
- Location
- 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa, FL
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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 Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon is a running race held in Cocoa, Florida on November 22, 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 Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Sunday, November 22, 2026 in Cocoa, Florida at 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon
Nov 22, 2026