
Mathews, United States of America · Saturday 17 October 2026
The Mathews Marathon in October 2026 offers runners a genuinely flat course that stays virtually at sea level throughout the 42.2 kilometers, making it an excellent choice for pursuing a personal best or testing race-day fitness without battling significant elevation. The road surface and gently rolling terrain mean you can settle into a sustainable pace early and hold it, which matters more for marathons than most runners realize. Held in Mathews, United States, this race appears well-organized through its dedicated website, so you'll want to check findmymarathon.com for specific details about start times, course support, and logistics before committing your training cycle. The flat profile makes this one worth targeting if you've been chasing a time goal or simply want a race where wind and pacing strategy matter more than climbing.
Adjusted Time
3:53:17
Time difference: -6.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Mathews Marathon is a full marathon held in Mathews, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 17 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 21m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 3m above sea level.
This is a very flat course with only 21m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 3m above sea level — a 3m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Mathews 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.
Our difficulty rating for Mathews 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.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Mathews Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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