Holloman Ace of Races Marathon
Alamogordo, United States of America · Saturday 10 October 2026
RoadFull Marathon
This race works well for runners who want a fast, straightforward marathon without major elevation challenges. The flat to gently rolling terrain and modest altitude of around 1,230 meters makes it suitable for those chasing a personal best or building confidence in marathon distance. It's the kind of course that rewards consistent pacing and good aerobic fitness rather than hill-climbing strength. That said, the October timing and desert location mean you'll be dealing with heat and sun exposure, so this is better suited to runners who've trained in warm conditions or who handle temperature well. Coastal or cool-climate runners might find the environment harder than the actual course profile suggests. What makes this marathon potentially difficult has nothing to do with the terrain itself. Alamogordo sits in the New Mexico desert, which means the landscape is exposed and there's little shade once you're out on the road. The sun will be intense even in October, and you'll need a solid fueling and hydration strategy going in. The air is dry at that elevation, which compounds dehydration risk. The flatness of the course is deceptive in this context. Because there's no terrain to slow you down and no natural rhythm breaks from climbing, it's easy to go out too hard chasing time, then suffer badly in the second half. The course is fast on paper, but only if you respect the environmental conditions and run smart.
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Adjusted Time
3:56:28
Time difference: -3.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain104m
Elevation High1256m
Elevation Low1230m
Holloman Ace of Races Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Holloman Ace of Races Marathon is a full marathon held in Alamogordo, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 10 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 104m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 1256m above sea level.
Elevation Profile
With 104m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 1230m to 1256m above sea level (26m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Road
Holloman Ace of Races 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 Holloman Ace of Races Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Holloman Ace of Races 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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