Cheap Marathon
Cheap Marathon race day weather
Cold start, rising temps ahead
Runners will face a cool start at 37°F, gradually warming to 45°F by race end. Wind will be moderate from the WNW at 11 mph, potentially affecting pacing. With humidity at 57%, runners should consider starting conservatively and adjusting their pace as temperatures rise on later laps. A light chance of rain may require a throwaway layer during pre-race.
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Cheap Marathon route and elevation
The Cheap Marathon course has about 406 ft (124 m) of climbing. It is hillier than 64% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 1, with 98 ft (30 m) of climbing and a 1% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 0.1 to 1.6: climbs about 85 ft (26 m).
- Miles 13.1 to 15.5: climbs about 105 ft (32 m).
- Miles 22 to 24.3: climbs about 105 ft (32 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:31 here (1 minute slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:01 here (1 minute slower).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:32 here (2 minutes 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 | 98 ft | 44 ft | 8:23 | 9:35 | 10:47 |
| 2 | 62 ft | 55 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| 3 | 34 ft | 83 ft | 7:45 | 8:52 | 9:58 |
| 4 | 19 ft | 45 ft | 7:50 | 8:57 | 10:05 |
| 5 | 65 ft | 32 ft | 8:13 | 9:24 | 10:33 |
| 6 | 57 ft | 47 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 7 | 59 ft | 22 ft | 8:15 | 9:25 | 10:36 |
| 8 | 7 ft | 48 ft | 7:47 | 8:54 | 10:01 |
| 9 | 6 ft | 21 ft | 7:53 | 9:01 | 10:08 |
| 10 | 57 ft | 1 ft | 8:25 | 9:36 | 10:48 |
| 11 | 24 ft | 48 ft | 7:51 | 8:58 | 10:06 |
| 12 | 36 ft | 80 ft | 7:46 | 8:53 | 9:59 |
| 13 | 29 ft | 70 ft | 7:46 | 8:53 | 10:00 |
| 14 | 50 ft | 10 ft | 8:17 | 9:28 | 10:38 |
| 15 | 49 ft | 9 ft | 8:16 | 9:26 | 10:38 |
| 16 | 46 ft | 47 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 17 | 35 ft | 66 ft | 7:49 | 8:57 | 10:03 |
| 18 | 31 ft | 44 ft | 7:54 | 9:01 | 10:09 |
| 19 | 59 ft | 5 ft | 8:23 | 9:35 | 10:47 |
| 20 | 2 ft | 51 ft | 7:45 | 8:51 | 9:58 |
| 21 | 16 ft | 39 ft | 7:51 | 8:59 | 10:05 |
| 22 | 10 ft | 35 ft | 7:50 | 8:57 | 10:05 |
| 23 | 40 ft | 16 ft | 8:08 | 9:18 | 10:28 |
| 24 | 58 ft | 0 ft | 8:26 | 9:38 | 10:50 |
| 25 | 17 ft | 35 ft | 7:52 | 9:00 | 10:07 |
| 26 | 23 ft | 62 ft | 7:48 | 8:54 | 10:01 |
| Last 0.2 | 17 ft | 6 ft | 1:50 | 2:06 | 2:22 |
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About the Cheap Marathon
The Cheap Marathon in Windham, New Hampshire, offers a flat and fast out-and-back course on the Derry and Windham Rail Trail, ideal for runners aiming for personal records or Boston Marathon qualification. Utilizing a time trial start format, participants begin two at a time every seven seconds, ensuring optimal race conditions. With a total elevation gain of 526 feet, the marathon provides a smooth and efficient running experience.
