Delaware Marathon
Delaware Marathon race day weather
Cool start, gradual warm-up
Runners will face a temperature rise from 49°F at the start to 60°F by the finish, with an average humidity of 52%. A light headwind during miles 2-3 and 5-8 may prompt pacing adjustments, particularly on the exposed sections. Runners should consider starting conservatively given the gradual temperature increase and adjust hydration frequency accordingly.
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Delaware Marathon route and elevation
The Delaware Marathon course has about 630 ft (192 m) of climbing and 638 ft (194 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is hillier than 69% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 5, with 119 ft (36 m) of climbing and a 1.8% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 3.7 to 5.1: climbs about 150 ft (45 m).
- Miles 5.4 to 6.6: climbs about 100 ft (31 m).
- Miles 12.1 to 12.7: climbs about 55 ft (17 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 4:02 here (2 minutes 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 | 23 ft | 13 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 2 | 33 ft | 21 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 3 | 32 ft | 28 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| 4 | 59 ft | 18 ft | 8:18 | 9:29 | 10:40 |
| 5 | 119 ft | 22 ft | 8:47 | 10:02 | 11:18 |
| 6 | 35 ft | 32 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| 7 | 82 ft | 35 ft | 8:21 | 9:33 | 10:44 |
| 8 | 27 ft | 28 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:14 |
| 9 | 47 ft | 37 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 10 | 7 ft | 84 ft | 7:40 | 8:45 | 9:51 |
| 11 | 27 ft | 81 ft | 7:45 | 8:52 | 9:58 |
| 12 | 21 ft | 92 ft | 7:41 | 8:47 | 9:53 |
| 13 | 55 ft | 55 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| 14 | 9 ft | 24 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:10 |
| 15 | 14 ft | 20 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 16 | 22 ft | 13 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 17 | 24 ft | 5 ft | 8:07 | 9:17 | 10:26 |
| 18 | 12 ft | 14 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 19 | 0 ft | 15 ft | 7:53 | 9:02 | 10:10 |
| 20 | 6 ft | 10 ft | 7:57 | 9:04 | 10:13 |
| 21 | 20 ft | 7 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:22 |
| 22 | 18 ft | 0 ft | 8:06 | 9:16 | 10:25 |
| 23 | 17 ft | 40 ft | 7:52 | 9:00 | 10:07 |
| 24 | 1 ft | 11 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 25 | 24 ft | 11 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:22 |
| 26 | 3 ft | 19 ft | 7:54 | 9:01 | 10:09 |
| Last 0.2 | 3 ft | 2 ft | 1:46 | 2:01 | 2:16 |
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About the Delaware Marathon
The Delaware Marathon Running Festival is an excellent assembly of races for all ages and skill sets. Runners enjoy the best of Wilmington, from the majestic views along the riverfront and through downtown (which could be considered the financial center of the United States). The marathon is challenging, yet BQ-enabling and includes the scenic Jack Markell Trail. The half covers first 13 miles of the full marathon and the 10K and 5K run on the same day amplifies the race day buzz. All include access to brilliant post-race festivities in a beautiful park setting. Source
