2027 Salisbury Marathon / Half Marathon/5k
Salisbury Half: flat, fast, and BQ-ready on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Expected Race Date
~Apr 2027
Date not yet announced — this is when the race usually runs.
Location
Salisbury, MD
Quick facts
- Date
- around April 2027 (expected)
- Location
- Salisbury, Maryland
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Course
The Experience
Now in its eighth year, the Salisbury Marathon and Half Marathon has built a following among runners chasing fast times. The course is proudly advertised as flat and FAST, drawing nearly 400 finishers from 28 states in its most recent edition. About 22 percent of participants are repeat runners, a sign that this Shore City race delivers on its promise of a PR-friendly experience.
The half marathon shares the first 10.8 miles with the full marathon, winding through downtown Salisbury before splitting off to its own finish. With a generous 3.5-hour time limit and a reputation for high BQ rates, this is a course where you can truly open up your stride. The finish line party area on Circle Avenue offers a celebratory close to a morning of smooth, well-supported running.
While the setting is more workmanlike than scenic, the focus here is performance. Runners praise the well-marked route, ample aid stations, and the efficient organization that includes a two-day early packet pickup. For those hunting a half-marathon personal best or a Boston qualifier, Salisbury is a hidden gem worth the trip.
Race-provided description
SALISBURY, MARYLAND 8 is great!!! 8 years of running the RunSBY Events! Come celebrate with us on Saturday, April 4th, 2026! Join us in 2026 for a flat and FAST marathon and half marathon course! Our BQ percentage is tremendous, so this could be your chance to qualify for a major!! Our Marathon and Half Marathon courses share the same course for the first 10.8 miles before splitting off to finish out their courses. All marathon runners can even use this point as a bail-out, if they like, to complete the half marathon. Our courses have a 16 min/mile pace requirement, so our MARATHON must be completed in 7 hours and our HALF MARATHON must be completed in 3 1/2 hours. Packet Pickup - THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP!! DOWNTOWN SALISBURY (At the finish line party area - Park at 110 Circle Avenue and come on over) Thursday - April 2nd, 2026 - 5 pm to 8pm "Locals Packet Pickup" Friday - April 3rd, 2026 - 2pm to 8pm IN PERSON packet pickup ------------------------------------------…
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Quality Score
Standout658 years running
~353 finishers a year
growing or steady
22% returning runners
limited extras
runners from 28 states
winner 1:15:20
no weather data yet
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 Salisbury Marathon / Half Marathon/5k?
The 2027 Salisbury Marathon / Half Marathon/5k hasn't announced its next date yet, but it typically takes place around April 2027 (expected).
Where does the 2027 Salisbury Marathon / Half Marathon/5k take place?
It takes place in Salisbury, Maryland.
What distances does the 2027 Salisbury Marathon / Half Marathon/5k offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2027 Salisbury Marathon / Half Marathon/5k course flat and good for a PR?
The 2027 Salisbury Marathon / Half Marathon/5k is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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