Space Coast Marathon

Space Coast Marathon

Set course for Florida’s coast for the state’s oldest marathon, built around space exploration. The field starts in Cocoa on the banks of the Indian River, immersed from the very first strides in a cosmic theme that shapes the whole weekend—from shuttle-shaped medals to aid stations run by volunteers in costume.

On the marquee distance, the course stays relentlessly flat beneath the shade of palm trees, giving pace-lovers free rein. The view opens onto the lagoon’s calm waters, with the distant silhouette of the NASA launch pads in the background. From the solo marathon to the half marathon and combined challenges, the event offers a timed journey to the doorstep of the Kennedy Space Center.