Races Marathon · Coeur d'Alene, USA
CDA Marathon
CDA Marathon is a rolling marathon in Coeur d'Alene, USA, held each May. A race listing describes a rolling road course that climbs steadily onto the Prairie Trail to about mile 8, then descends. It has views of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Start and finish are at McEuen Park. Coeur d'Alene in late May is mild and sometimes showery, with race-morning temperatures of about 7 to 18°C. Coeur d'Alene's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
May
next: Sunday 30 May 2027
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Coeur d'Alene in late May is mild and sometimes showery, with race-morning temperatures of about 7 to 18°C.
Racing this course well
A race listing describes a rolling road course that climbs steadily onto the Prairie Trail to about mile 8, then descends. It has views of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Start and finish are at McEuen Park.
Coeur d'Alene's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- $110, including an early start option (2027 race)
Official CDA Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 30 May 2027
- Time limit
- 6.5 hours
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
- Layout
- Out-and-back
- Surface
- Road and pavement
- Course status
- USATF certified (ID20005LAB)
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Pick your goal for Coeur d'Alene
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
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Build your training around CDA Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the CDA Marathon?
- The next CDA Marathon is on Sunday 30 May 2027 in Coeur d'Alene, USA. It is held each May.
- Is the CDA Marathon course flat?
- A race listing describes a rolling road course that climbs steadily onto the Prairie Trail to about mile 8, then descends. It has views of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Start and finish are at McEuen Park.
- How do I enter the CDA Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: $110, including an early start option (2027 race).
- Is the CDA Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The CDA Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the CDA Marathon?
- Match your preparation to CDA Marathon's profile and the May weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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