Mobile Marathon
Mobile Marathon race day weather
Cool conditions, wind shifts ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 50°F at the start to 57°F by the finish, with an average humidity of 68%. Wind will vary throughout the race, starting with a tailwind in the early miles, shifting to headwinds around miles 4 and 10, necessitating a conservative pace during those segments. Adjust hydration strategies to counteract the humidity, especially in the later miles where headwinds may challenge speed.
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Mobile Marathon route and elevation
The Mobile Marathon course has about 97 ft (30 m) of climbing and 97 ft (30 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is flatter than 77% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. It has no steep miles: no mile climbs more than 15 ft (5 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:30:25 here (25 seconds slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:00:30 here (30 seconds slower).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:30:30 here (30 seconds 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 | 7 ft | 1 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 2 | 3 ft | 2 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 3 | 12 ft | 0 ft | 8:06 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 4 | 1 ft | 12 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 5 | 10 ft | 9 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 6 | 14 ft | 2 ft | 8:06 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 7 | 5 ft | 3 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 8 | 7 ft | 5 ft | 8:00 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 9 | 5 ft | 9 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:16 |
| 10 | 9 ft | 3 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:20 |
| 11 | 1 ft | 10 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:14 |
| 12 | 6 ft | 16 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| 13 | 3 ft | 5 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| 14 | 4 ft | 2 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 15 | 4 ft | 3 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 16 | 12 ft | 0 ft | 8:06 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 17 | 1 ft | 12 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:14 |
| 18 | 10 ft | 9 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 19 | 14 ft | 2 ft | 8:05 | 9:14 | 10:24 |
| 20 | 7 ft | 7 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 21 | 6 ft | 1 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 22 | 1 ft | 7 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:15 |
| 23 | 11 ft | 5 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:20 |
| 24 | 2 ft | 10 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:15 |
| 25 | 4 ft | 15 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 26 | 2 ft | 5 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| Last 0.2 | 0 ft | 5 ft | 1:46 | 2:01 | 2:16 |
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About the Mobile Marathon
The Mobile Marathon is held each January in downtown Mobile, Alabama, with a marathon, a half marathon, relays and a fun run. Both distances start and finish at Mardi Gras Park on Royal Street, and the marathon is two loops of the USATF-certified half marathon course through the historic city center. The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier, and proceeds benefit First Light Community of Mobile.
