New River Marathon
New River Marathon race day weather
Cool start, warming through race
Runners will face a temperature increase from 56°F at the start to 68°F by the finish. With a max wind of 5 mph from the SW, it will be light and shouldn't significantly impact performance. Humidity sits at 67%, so pacing adjustments may be necessary as temperatures rise in later laps. Hydration will be crucial, especially in the warmer conditions as the race progresses.
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New River Marathon route and elevation
The New River Marathon course has about 1,091 ft (333 m) of climbing and 1,098 ft (335 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is hillier than 76% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 12, with 242 ft (74 m) of climbing and a 2.8% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 1.3 to 1.7: climbs about 180 ft (55 m).
- Miles 8.2 to 8.4: climbs about 110 ft (33 m).
- Miles 11.1 to 11.7: climbs about 245 ft (74 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 4:32 here (2 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 | 35 ft | 13 ft | 8:07 | 9:16 | 10:26 |
| 2 | 209 ft | 115 ft | 8:43 | 9:59 | 11:13 |
| 3 | 20 ft | 138 ft | 7:31 | 8:35 | 9:40 |
| 4 | 23 ft | 13 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 5 | 66 ft | 52 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 6 | 29 ft | 17 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:20 |
| 7 | 58 ft | 64 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:09 |
| 8 | 75 ft | 24 ft | 8:22 | 9:33 | 10:45 |
| 9 | 114 ft | 137 ft | 7:50 | 8:58 | 10:05 |
| 10 | 10 ft | 14 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:10 |
| 11 | 52 ft | 36 ft | 8:04 | 9:12 | 10:22 |
| 12 | 242 ft | 94 ft | 9:12 | 10:32 | 11:51 |
| 13 | 36 ft | 228 ft | 7:19 | 8:21 | 9:24 |
| 14 | 13 ft | 38 ft | 7:50 | 8:57 | 10:04 |
| 15 | 35 ft | 34 ft | 7:56 | 9:05 | 10:12 |
| 16 | 28 ft | 39 ft | 7:54 | 9:01 | 10:09 |
| 17 | 50 ft | 60 ft | 7:53 | 9:01 | 10:09 |
| 18 | 6 ft | 25 ft | 7:51 | 8:59 | 10:06 |
| 19 | 25 ft | 18 ft | 8:00 | 9:07 | 10:16 |
| 20 | 7 ft | 20 ft | 7:52 | 9:00 | 10:07 |
| 21 | 31 ft | 18 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 22 | 18 ft | 22 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:10 |
| 23 | 21 ft | 11 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 24 | 64 ft | 47 ft | 8:03 | 9:13 | 10:21 |
| 25 | 36 ft | 32 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:15 |
| 26 | 36 ft | 33 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| Last 0.2 | 5 ft | 3 ft | 1:46 | 2:01 | 2:16 |
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About the New River Marathon
The New River Marathon takes place each May in Todd, North Carolina, in the state's High Country near the Blue Ridge Mountains. The marathon course follows country roads along the New River for about 22.5 of its 26.2 miles, passing horse farms and Christmas tree farms with mountain views. USATF certifies both the marathon and half marathon courses. A companion half marathon and 5K run the same race weekend, with the 5K starting the evening before.
