Steel Rail Marathon & Half
Steel Rail Marathon & Half race day weather
Warm day, crosswinds challenge pacing
Runners will face a temperature rise from 63°F at the start to 81°F by the finish, with average humidity at 62%. A steady crosswind will be present from miles 1 to 14 and again from 16 to 27, with a tailwind during mile 15. Runners should adjust their pace conservatively, especially in the early miles, to manage the heat and wind conditions effectively.
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Steel Rail Marathon & Half route and elevation
The Steel Rail Marathon & Half course has about 450 ft (137 m) of climbing and 458 ft (140 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is hillier than 60% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 4, with 71 ft (22 m) of climbing and a 1.1% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 1.7 to 13.6: climbs about 280 ft (85 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:31 here (1 minute slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:01 here (1 minute 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 | 16 ft | 56 ft | 7:48 | 8:55 | 10:02 |
| 2 | 40 ft | 37 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| 3 | 65 ft | 8 ft | 8:27 | 9:38 | 10:51 |
| 4 | 71 ft | 12 ft | 8:27 | 9:40 | 10:53 |
| 5 | 73 ft | 15 ft | 8:27 | 9:40 | 10:52 |
| 6 | 37 ft | 13 ft | 8:10 | 9:20 | 10:29 |
| 7 | 14 ft | 8 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 8 | 14 ft | 10 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 9 | 14 ft | 5 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:20 |
| 10 | 19 ft | 14 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:18 |
| 11 | 18 ft | 11 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 12 | 27 ft | 19 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 13 | 29 ft | 22 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 14 | 18 ft | 22 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:14 |
| 15 | 54 ft | 42 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:22 |
| 16 | 10 ft | 21 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 17 | 29 ft | 27 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 18 | 11 ft | 32 ft | 7:52 | 9:00 | 10:08 |
| 19 | 12 ft | 18 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:12 |
| 20 | 14 ft | 14 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:15 |
| 21 | 11 ft | 22 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:10 |
| 22 | 2 ft | 8 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 23 | 8 ft | 15 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 24 | 20 ft | 33 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:10 |
| 25 | 10 ft | 90 ft | 7:39 | 8:45 | 9:51 |
| 26 | 21 ft | 81 ft | 7:45 | 8:51 | 9:57 |
| Last 0.2 | 8 ft | 9 ft | 1:46 | 2:01 | 2:17 |
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About the Steel Rail Marathon & Half
Taking place in Adams, Massachusetts, this event features an out-and-back marathon, half marathon, and 8K along the scenic Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. All three races start and finish at the Adams Visitors Center. The path is shared with the public during the event, so runners may encounter cyclists and pedestrians. The marathon has a strict 6-hour time limit. Proceeds from the race go toward a municipal fund dedicated to maintaining and expanding the rail trail for the local community. Source