New Hampshire Marathon
New Hampshire Marathon race day weather
Cool start, steady wind adjustments
Runners will face temperatures starting at 55°F and rising to 65°F, with average humidity at 55%. Winds will predominantly be a headwind from miles 6 to 14, requiring pacing adjustments during these segments. A light crosswind will be present throughout much of the course, but a tailwind from miles 15 to 24 will provide a beneficial boost in those sections.
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New Hampshire Marathon route and elevation
The New Hampshire Marathon course has about 1,301 ft (397 m) of climbing and 1,290 ft (393 m) of descent, a net rise of about 11 ft (3 m). It is hillier than 87% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 10, with 149 ft (45 m) of climbing and a 1% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 0.1 to 1.8: climbs about 175 ft (54 m).
- Miles 7.6 to 8.5: climbs about 135 ft (41 m).
- Miles 9.1 to 9.8: climbs about 135 ft (41 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:33 here (3 minutes slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:03 here (3 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 | 87 ft | 3 ft | 8:37 | 9:51 | 11:05 |
| 2 | 97 ft | 36 ft | 8:26 | 9:38 | 10:50 |
| 3 | 40 ft | 50 ft | 7:53 | 9:00 | 10:08 |
| 4 | 97 ft | 5 ft | 8:42 | 9:57 | 11:12 |
| 5 | 4 ft | 91 ft | 7:36 | 8:41 | 9:46 |
| 6 | 34 ft | 28 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:14 |
| 7 | 16 ft | 8 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:16 |
| 8 | 68 ft | 32 ft | 8:13 | 9:24 | 10:34 |
| 9 | 96 ft | 149 ft | 7:43 | 8:49 | 9:55 |
| 10 | 149 ft | 95 ft | 8:23 | 9:34 | 10:47 |
| 11 | 30 ft | 64 ft | 7:47 | 8:54 | 10:00 |
| 12 | 60 ft | 57 ft | 7:56 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 13 | 40 ft | 20 ft | 8:05 | 9:14 | 10:23 |
| 14 | 98 ft | 13 ft | 8:39 | 9:52 | 11:07 |
| 15 | 7 ft | 100 ft | 7:34 | 8:40 | 9:45 |
| 16 | 21 ft | 46 ft | 7:50 | 8:56 | 10:03 |
| 17 | 61 ft | 50 ft | 8:00 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 18 | 103 ft | 81 ft | 8:06 | 9:15 | 10:25 |
| 19 | 87 ft | 102 ft | 7:52 | 8:59 | 10:06 |
| 20 | 29 ft | 53 ft | 7:49 | 8:57 | 10:04 |
| 21 | 21 ft | 20 ft | 7:56 | 9:03 | 10:12 |
| 22 | 16 ft | 19 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:10 |
| 23 | 46 ft | 45 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 24 | 37 ft | 26 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 25 | 34 ft | 100 ft | 7:40 | 8:46 | 9:52 |
| 26 | 24 ft | 84 ft | 7:42 | 8:47 | 9:53 |
| Last 0.2 | 1 ft | 13 ft | 1:43 | 1:58 | 2:13 |
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About the New Hampshire Marathon
New Hampshire's best kept secret for over 32 years! Come experience the natural beauty of NH in a small, friendly and community oriented event that doubles as a Boston Qualifier. The New Hampshire Marathon has been described as one of the most beautiful races in New England. The course moves around Newfound Lake during our most spectacular season, peak foliage. Offering a full, half, 10K and Kids race events, we have something for all levels. Source
