Bound for Boston Marathon (Denver)
Bound for Boston Marathon (Denver) race day weather
Warming up, manage hydration carefully
Runners will face a temperature increase from 60°F at the start to 77°F by the finish, with humidity averaging 54%. Wind will be light at 5 mph from the SW, posing minimal impact. As temperatures rise, it's crucial for runners to adjust their pacing and stay hydrated, especially in the later laps.
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Bound for Boston Marathon (Denver) route and elevation
The Bound for Boston Marathon (Denver) course has about 857 ft (261 m) of climbing and 858 ft (262 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is flatter than 83% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 18, with 54 ft (16 m) of climbing.
What the hills cost
The hills change finish times by less than 0.2% here, under half a minute for a 4:00 runner.
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 3:30 | 4:00 | 4:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 ft | 53 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 2 | 54 ft | 54 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 3 | 54 ft | 54 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 4 | 54 ft | 54 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 5 | 53 ft | 54 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:18 |
| 6 | 53 ft | 54 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 7 | 53 ft | 54 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 8 | 53 ft | 54 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 9 | 53 ft | 54 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 10 | 53 ft | 54 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 11 | 54 ft | 54 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 12 | 54 ft | 54 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 13 | 54 ft | 54 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 14 | 54 ft | 54 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 15 | 54 ft | 54 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 16 | 54 ft | 53 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 17 | 54 ft | 53 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 18 | 54 ft | 52 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 19 | 54 ft | 52 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 20 | 54 ft | 54 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 21 | 54 ft | 54 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 22 | 54 ft | 54 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 23 | 54 ft | 54 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 24 | 54 ft | 54 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:17 |
| 25 | 54 ft | 54 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 26 | 54 ft | 54 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| Last 0.2 | 6 ft | 8 ft | 1:45 | 2:00 | 2:15 |
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About the Bound for Boston Marathon (Denver)
The Bound for Boston Marathon and Half Marathon in Denver runs on a certified 1-mile loop around Northfield High School in the Central Park neighborhood. The marathon is USATF-certified and qualifies finishers for the Boston Marathon. The race caps entries at 75 runners per distance, starts at 6:30 a.m., and closes the course four hours later. Five Star NTP has run the Denver race every August since 2024 as part of its multi-city Bound for Boston series.