Flagstaff Marathon
Flagstaff Marathon race day weather
Cool start, warming finish
Runners will face a temperature trend starting at 56°F and climbing to 74°F by the end. Wind will be moderate at 14 mph from the ESE, creating a mix of headwind, tailwind, and crosswind throughout the race. With average humidity at 43%, hydration will be essential, especially in the later laps as temperatures rise. Starting conservatively is advised to manage the heat as it builds.
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Flagstaff Marathon route and elevation
The Flagstaff Marathon course has about 2,169 ft (661 m) of climbing and 2,161 ft (659 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is hillier than 95% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 11, with 222 ft (68 m) of climbing and a 4.2% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 1.3 to 2.3: climbs about 245 ft (75 m).
- Miles 9.7 to 11.5: climbs about 330 ft (101 m).
- Miles 22.8 to 24.6: climbs about 330 ft (101 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:37 here (7 minutes slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:08 here (8 minutes slower).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:39 here (9 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 | 97 ft | 25 ft | 8:20 | 9:31 | 10:43 |
| 2 | 214 ft | 53 ft | 9:08 | 10:26 | 11:44 |
| 3 | 45 ft | 145 ft | 7:23 | 8:27 | 9:30 |
| 4 | 193 ft | 10 ft | 9:19 | 10:39 | 11:59 |
| 5 | 39 ft | 219 ft | 7:11 | 8:12 | 9:14 |
| 6 | 11 ft | 142 ft | 7:18 | 8:21 | 9:23 |
| 7 | 82 ft | 20 ft | 8:15 | 9:26 | 10:37 |
| 8 | 57 ft | 66 ft | 7:43 | 8:49 | 9:55 |
| 9 | 34 ft | 118 ft | 7:27 | 8:31 | 9:35 |
| 10 | 53 ft | 37 ft | 7:53 | 9:00 | 10:07 |
| 11 | 222 ft | 0 ft | 9:41 | 11:04 | 12:27 |
| 12 | 98 ft | 167 ft | 7:29 | 8:34 | 9:38 |
| 13 | 10 ft | 143 ft | 7:18 | 8:20 | 9:23 |
| 14 | 90 ft | 26 ft | 8:16 | 9:27 | 10:38 |
| 15 | 189 ft | 62 ft | 8:50 | 10:05 | 11:21 |
| 16 | 76 ft | 128 ft | 7:33 | 8:39 | 9:43 |
| 17 | 179 ft | 28 ft | 9:02 | 10:19 | 11:36 |
| 18 | 54 ft | 171 ft | 7:21 | 8:23 | 9:27 |
| 19 | 11 ft | 178 ft | 7:12 | 8:14 | 9:16 |
| 20 | 68 ft | 32 ft | 8:02 | 9:12 | 10:20 |
| 21 | 71 ft | 51 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 22 | 34 ft | 121 ft | 7:26 | 8:29 | 9:33 |
| 23 | 40 ft | 49 ft | 7:43 | 8:49 | 9:55 |
| 24 | 218 ft | 0 ft | 9:38 | 11:01 | 12:24 |
| 25 | 116 ft | 111 ft | 7:47 | 8:54 | 10:00 |
| 26 | 10 ft | 185 ft | 7:11 | 8:12 | 9:14 |
| Last 0.2 | 0 ft | 23 ft | 1:39 | 1:53 | 2:07 |
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About the Flagstaff Marathon
Known as the “The Coolest Marathon in Arizona,” The Flagstaff Marathon is a completely off-road course in the Coconino National Forest. At 8,000+ ft. elevation, it is known as one of the most challenging courses in the country, with 1,200 feet of climbing for the half marathon and 2,400 for the full, and composed entirely of single and double track trails. Source
