DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon

DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon 2027 Course Analysis

DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon is a full marathon held in Pittsburgh, United States, scheduled for Sunday 2 May 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 188m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 298m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon website.

Elevation Profile

With 188m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 220m to 298m above sea level (78m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.

Surface Type: Trail

DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.

How Difficult Is DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon?

Our difficulty rating for DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.

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