RDC Marathon
Race Date
Oct 25, 2026
Location
Durham, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M, 10K, 5K run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 2,680
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NC17040BDS · RDC Half Marathon (South)
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout778 years running
~271 finishers a year
growing or steady
18% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources
runners from 19 states
winner 1:16:19
typical high 69°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
69°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,680 finishers actually crossed the line across 8 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
2,680
Median time
2:05:37
Latest turnout
282
States
38
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the RDC Marathon?
The RDC Marathon is held on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Where does the RDC Marathon take place?
It takes place in Durham, North Carolina.
What distances does the RDC Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M, 10K, 5K run.
Is the RDC Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The RDC Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the RDC Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,680 runners who have completed the RDC Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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