Elroy Apple Dumpling Day Marathon
Elroy, United States of America · Saturday 12 September 2026
RoadFull Marathon
Held in Elroy, Wisconsin, this September marathon takes runners through small-town America at its most genuine. The setting carries the quiet charm of rural Americana, with the kind of community spirit that still centers around local events and agricultural traditions. The Apple Dumpling Day festival gives the race its character, rooting it firmly in the region's heritage and drawing both local runners and visitors who appreciate racing where it feels personal rather than polished. The course itself is moderately hilly, with enough elevation change to keep you honest without becoming punishing. Runners will climb and descend across terrain that ranges between 280 and 357 meters above sea level, meaning the hills come steadily rather than all at once. Expect a mix of road surfaces typical of Wisconsin's rural landscape, with the kind of gentle rollers that accumulate over 42 kilometers. The elevation profile favors runners who can settle into a rhythm on variable terrain rather than those seeking a flat, predictable effort. September weather in Wisconsin can be cooperative, but the undulating course means you'll need to manage your energy carefully on the climbs to have anything left for the finish.
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Adjusted Time
4:02:50
Time difference: +2.8 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain267m
Elevation High357m
Elevation Low280m
Elroy Apple Dumpling Day Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Elroy Apple Dumpling Day Marathon is a full marathon held in Elroy, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 12 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 267m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 357m above sea level.
Elevation Profile
With 267m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 280m to 357m above sea level (77m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Road
Elroy Apple Dumpling Day Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
How Difficult Is Elroy Apple Dumpling Day Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Elroy Apple Dumpling Day 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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