Jackson Hole Marathon
Jackson Hole Marathon race day weather
Cool start, gradual warm-up
Runners will face a temperature increase from 35°F at the start to 53°F by the finish. With light winds from the WSW at 7 mph, the headwind during miles 2-5 and 9 will challenge pacing. Runners should start conservatively and adjust their strategies on the rolling terrain, especially in segments with headwinds. Hydration will be key as the temperature rises, but the overall conditions are favorable.
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Jackson Hole Marathon route and elevation
The Jackson Hole Marathon course has about 527 ft (161 m) of climbing and 457 ft (139 m) of descent, a net rise of about 70 ft (21 m). It is hillier than 79% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 1, with 71 ft (22 m) of climbing and a 1.3% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Start to mile 1.3: climbs about 75 ft (23 m).
- Miles 9.2 to 15.1: climbs about 150 ft (46 m).
- Miles 18.9 to 26.2: climbs about 160 ft (49 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:32 here (2 minutes slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:02 here (2 minutes slower).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:33 here (3 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 | 71 ft | 0 ft | 8:31 | 9:44 | 10:57 |
| 2 | 9 ft | 67 ft | 7:43 | 8:49 | 9:55 |
| 3 | 7 ft | 79 ft | 7:40 | 8:46 | 9:52 |
| 4 | 8 ft | 45 ft | 7:47 | 8:54 | 10:00 |
| 5 | 40 ft | 49 ft | 7:54 | 9:01 | 10:09 |
| 6 | 4 ft | 50 ft | 7:45 | 8:52 | 9:59 |
| 7 | 61 ft | 50 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 8 | 18 ft | 24 ft | 7:55 | 9:02 | 10:10 |
| 9 | 0 ft | 63 ft | 7:42 | 8:48 | 9:54 |
| 10 | 27 ft | 0 ft | 8:09 | 9:19 | 10:29 |
| 11 | 24 ft | 1 ft | 8:08 | 9:18 | 10:27 |
| 12 | 13 ft | 0 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:21 |
| 13 | 20 ft | 0 ft | 8:06 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 14 | 24 ft | 1 ft | 8:07 | 9:17 | 10:27 |
| 15 | 43 ft | 1 ft | 8:17 | 9:28 | 10:38 |
| 16 | 3 ft | 23 ft | 7:51 | 8:58 | 10:06 |
| 17 | 4 ft | 4 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 18 | 0 ft | 8 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:10 |
| 19 | 9 ft | 4 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 20 | 8 ft | 1 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| 21 | 21 ft | 0 ft | 8:07 | 9:16 | 10:25 |
| 22 | 25 ft | 0 ft | 8:08 | 9:18 | 10:28 |
| 23 | 15 ft | 0 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 24 | 26 ft | 0 ft | 8:09 | 9:19 | 10:28 |
| 25 | 25 ft | 0 ft | 8:08 | 9:18 | 10:28 |
| 26 | 22 ft | 15 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| Last 0.2 | 29 ft | 4 ft | 1:59 | 2:16 | 2:33 |
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About the Jackson Hole Marathon
The Jackson Hole Marathon starts at the historic elk antler arch on Jackson Town Square, passes the National Elk Refuge, and follows the community pathway system around the South Park Loop before crossing the Snake River near mile 17. The USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying course finishes at the elk antler arch in Teton Village at the base of the Tetons, run almost entirely above 6,000 feet elevation. The same race weekend includes the Hole Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon, ending with a community Oktoberfest celebration in Teton Village. Jackson sits near the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Source
