Santa Rosa Marathon
Santa Rosa Marathon race day weather
Mild start, adjust for humidity
Runners will face a temperature rise from 59°F at the start to 67°F by the finish, with an average humidity of 71%. The wind will be light at 6 mph, primarily affecting the race with crosswinds in various miles and a tailwind in the later segments. Runners should consider starting conservatively due to the humidity and adjust their pace, particularly in the headwind sections from Miles 2-8 and 17-20.
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Santa Rosa Marathon route and elevation
The Santa Rosa Marathon course has about 255 ft (78 m) of climbing and 252 ft (77 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is flatter than 59% 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 40 ft (12 m).
Biggest climbs
- Miles 12.9 to 15.6: climbs about 50 ft (15 m).
- Miles 20.6 to 25.9: climbs about 95 ft (29 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:30:40 here (40 seconds slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:00:45 here (45 seconds slower).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:30:50 here (50 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 | 13 ft | 8 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 2 | 9 ft | 36 ft | 7:52 | 8:59 | 10:08 |
| 3 | 11 ft | 24 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:11 |
| 4 | 4 ft | 20 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 5 | 7 ft | 22 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 6 | 1 ft | 13 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 7 | 2 ft | 5 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| 8 | 3 ft | 13 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 9 | 25 ft | 7 ft | 8:07 | 9:17 | 10:27 |
| 10 | 34 ft | 22 ft | 8:05 | 9:14 | 10:23 |
| 11 | 8 ft | 14 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| 12 | 17 ft | 21 ft | 7:57 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| 13 | 24 ft | 21 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 14 | 37 ft | 0 ft | 8:18 | 9:28 | 10:39 |
| 15 | 9 ft | 11 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 16 | 8 ft | 2 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:20 |
| 17 | 3 ft | 6 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:14 |
| 18 | 0 ft | 20 ft | 7:54 | 9:01 | 10:10 |
| 19 | 1 ft | 15 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 20 | 5 ft | 34 ft | 7:52 | 9:00 | 10:06 |
| 21 | 12 ft | 3 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:22 |
| 22 | 12 ft | 0 ft | 8:05 | 9:14 | 10:23 |
| 23 | 25 ft | 11 ft | 8:06 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 24 | 23 ft | 5 ft | 8:07 | 9:17 | 10:28 |
| 25 | 23 ft | 5 ft | 8:09 | 9:18 | 10:27 |
| 26 | 37 ft | 15 ft | 8:10 | 9:21 | 10:31 |
| Last 0.2 | 0 ft | 2 ft | 1:46 | 2:01 | 2:16 |
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About the Santa Rosa Marathon
The Santa Rosa Marathon offers runners a scenic journey through California's renowned wine country, featuring a flat and fast course that winds through downtown Santa Rosa, along the Santa Rosa Creek Trail, and into the picturesque vineyards of west Sonoma County. A unique highlight is the route's passage through the barrel room of DeLoach Vineyards, providing a memorable experience for participants. The event fosters a festive atmosphere with a post-race celebration at Old Courthouse Square, where runners can enjoy complimentary beverages and a bottle of wine from DeLoach Vineyards.
