Marquette Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming finish
Runners will face a cool start at 53°F that warms to 67°F by the finish. Light winds from the W are a non-factor, but gusts could be felt, especially in exposed segments. Humidity sits high at 75%, so runners should hydrate frequently and consider pacing conservatively as temperatures rise. The course features beneficial tailwinds from miles 3 to 21, but a headwind from miles 24 to 26 may challenge the final stretch.
This course drops 807 ft from start to finish, so we look at it at 2 points, not just the start line. In a typical year, at 9:00/mi, you start at 53° and finish around 11:25 AM in 67°.
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Race Info
The Marquette Marathon offers runners a scenic point-to-point course through Michigan's Upper Peninsula, starting in the historic iron mining town of Ishpeming and finishing at Northern Michigan University's Superior Dome. The route follows the Iron Ore Heritage Trail, featuring a net elevation drop of 814 feet, and showcases views of Lake Superior. This certified Boston Marathon qualifier is renowned for its fast course, with a significant percentage of participants achieving qualifying times.
