Cape Cod Marathon
Cape Cod Marathon race day weather
Steady conditions, wind challenge ahead
Runners will face a consistent temperature of 60°F throughout the race, with average humidity at 76%. Wind from the NW will create headwinds during several segments, particularly in Miles 2, 6, 15, 19, and 22, requiring strategic pacing adjustments. Hydration should be prioritized given the humidity, and runners may want to employ a conservative start to manage energy against the wind.
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Cape Cod Marathon route and elevation
The Cape Cod Marathon course has about 428 ft (130 m) of climbing and 428 ft (130 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is flatter than 58% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 6, with 78 ft (24 m) of climbing.
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:30:50 here (50 seconds slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:01 here (1 minute slower).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:31 here (1 minute slower).
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 | 0 ft | 19 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:10 |
| 2 | 16 ft | 4 ft | 8:05 | 9:14 | 10:24 |
| 3 | 3 ft | 13 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:14 |
| 4 | 68 ft | 41 ft | 8:13 | 9:24 | 10:34 |
| 5 | 58 ft | 62 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 6 | 78 ft | 85 ft | 7:59 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| 7 | 28 ft | 20 ft | 8:03 | 9:13 | 10:23 |
| 8 | 7 ft | 29 ft | 7:55 | 9:02 | 10:09 |
| 9 | 6 ft | 9 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:16 |
| 10 | 5 ft | 6 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| 11 | 14 ft | 10 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 12 | 44 ft | 44 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 13 | 11 ft | 15 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:15 |
| 14 | 14 ft | 8 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:20 |
| 15 | 14 ft | 0 ft | 8:06 | 9:16 | 10:26 |
| 16 | 9 ft | 4 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 17 | 1 ft | 14 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:13 |
| 18 | 8 ft | 11 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:15 |
| 19 | 8 ft | 15 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| 20 | 14 ft | 6 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:22 |
| 21 | 13 ft | 21 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| 22 | 12 ft | 5 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 23 | 4 ft | 8 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:15 |
| 24 | 51 ft | 48 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 25 | 14 ft | 16 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| 26 | 15 ft | 9 ft | 8:03 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| Last 0.2 | 5 ft | 0 ft | 1:49 | 2:05 | 2:21 |
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About the Cape Cod Marathon
The Cape Cod Marathon takes place each October in Falmouth, Massachusetts, with a course that hugs the town's coastline along Nantucket Sound. Runners get views of Martha's Vineyard across the water for much of the route. The race started in 1978 and is a Boston Marathon qualifier. Marathon weekend also includes a half marathon, 5K, and marathon relay. Source
