Runtastic NEBO Marathon
Runtastic NEBO Marathon race day weather
Cool start, warm finish ahead
Runners will face a cool start at 45°F, with temperatures rising to 72°F by the finish. The gentle descent throughout the course will help maintain pace, but hydration is key as humidity remains low at 38%. With light winds at 7 mph, runners can focus on their rhythm rather than battling the elements. Maintaining a conservative pace early will be beneficial as conditions warm significantly.
This course drops 4,541 ft from start to finish, so we look at it at 3 points, not just the start line. In a typical year, at 9:00/mi, you start at 45° and finish around 9:55 AM in 72°; typical start-line conditions say 61° then.
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Runtastic NEBO Marathon route and elevation
The Runtastic NEBO Marathon course has about 826 ft (252 m) of climbing and 5,366 ft (1,636 m) of descent, a net drop of about 4,540 ft (1,384 m). It drops more than it climbs, and its terrain is faster than 99% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 5, with 181 ft (55 m) of climbing and a 2.8% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 0.7 to 1: climbs about 95 ft (29 m).
- Miles 3.9 to 4.9: climbs about 200 ft (61 m).
- Miles 8.8 to 9.4: climbs about 195 ft (60 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:18 here (12 minutes faster).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 3:47 here (13 minutes faster).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:15 here (15 minutes faster).
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 | 186 ft | 132 ft | 8:57 | 10:13 | 11:30 |
| 2 | 9 ft | 367 ft | 7:31 | 8:36 | 9:40 |
| 3 | 12 ft | 123 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 4 | 25 ft | 143 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 5 | 181 ft | 32 ft | 9:51 | 11:15 | 12:39 |
| 6 | 87 ft | 306 ft | 7:44 | 8:51 | 9:58 |
| 7 | 6 ft | 235 ft | 7:44 | 8:50 | 9:55 |
| 8 | 60 ft | 58 ft | 8:30 | 9:42 | 10:56 |
| 9 | 126 ft | 29 ft | 9:20 | 10:41 | 12:01 |
| 10 | 115 ft | 171 ft | 8:15 | 9:25 | 10:35 |
| 11 | 32 ft | 73 ft | 8:18 | 9:29 | 10:41 |
| 12 | 2 ft | 225 ft | 7:44 | 8:51 | 9:57 |
| 13 | 0 ft | 203 ft | 7:47 | 8:54 | 10:00 |
| 14 | 0 ft | 291 ft | 7:36 | 8:41 | 9:47 |
| 15 | 1 ft | 198 ft | 7:48 | 8:55 | 10:01 |
| 16 | 0 ft | 374 ft | 7:30 | 8:34 | 9:39 |
| 17 | 0 ft | 422 ft | 7:29 | 8:33 | 9:37 |
| 18 | 0 ft | 352 ft | 7:31 | 8:35 | 9:40 |
| 19 | 0 ft | 332 ft | 7:33 | 8:38 | 9:42 |
| 20 | 0 ft | 301 ft | 7:35 | 8:40 | 9:46 |
| 21 | 0 ft | 269 ft | 7:39 | 8:44 | 9:49 |
| 22 | 0 ft | 230 ft | 7:43 | 8:50 | 9:56 |
| 23 | 1 ft | 143 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 24 | 18 ft | 135 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:19 |
| 25 | 1 ft | 136 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:15 |
| 26 | 0 ft | 101 ft | 8:05 | 9:14 | 10:24 |
| Last 0.2 | 1 ft | 19 ft | 1:49 | 2:05 | 2:20 |
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About the Runtastic NEBO Marathon
A true Canyon Marathon with 25 miles of the race in Payson Canyon. You will experience a few hills during the first half of the course. However, the last 16 miles are completely down hill.
Join us as we celebrate 13 years of running to improve mental health. Run along the scenic Mt. Nebo Loop down Payson Canyon and gaze on the panoramic views of Mount Nebo, the Utah Valley, and Utah Lake far below. Running down this canyon allows you to partake in all of its tranquil beauty this canyon offers.
