Land Between the Lakes Marathon
Grand Rivers, United States of America · Saturday 13 March 2027
RoadFull Marathon
Grand Rivers, Kentucky sits in a region defined by water and woodland, positioned within the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area where the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers shape the landscape. The setting combines the quiet character of a small riverside town with access to one of the region's most significant natural spaces, giving the area a peaceful, rural feel removed from urban bustle. Spring in this part of Kentucky brings mild temperatures and the landscape emerging from winter, making March a reasonable time to run through this part of the state. The course itself is flat to gently rolling terrain that takes advantage of the landscape around Grand Rivers without presenting significant climbing challenges. Runners will encounter a straightforward route across roads that wind through the area, with elevation changes minimal enough that the race functions as a true flat marathon rather than a rolling one with real climbs to manage. Expect a rural course with the kind of quiet roads and natural surroundings characteristic of Kentucky's interior, where wind and temperature matter more than hills. The flatness makes this the type of race where pace consistency matters more than tactical climbing or steep descents, rewarding steady effort over terrain management.
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Adjusted Time
3:52:32
Time difference: -7.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
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Land Between the Lakes Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Land Between the Lakes Marathon is a full marathon held in Grand Rivers, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 13 March 2027. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Surface Type: Road
Land Between the Lakes 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 Land Between the Lakes Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Land Between the Lakes 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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