
Walker, United States of America · Sunday 18 October 2026
The McKirdy Micro Marathon in Walker takes place in October 2026 on a moderately hilly road course where you'll gain about 240 meters across the full 42.2 kilometers, with elevation staying between 180 and 195 meters throughout. The relatively contained elevation band means you won't face any dramatic descents or climbs, but the consistent rolling terrain will demand steady effort rather than allowing you to coast. This is a good choice if you want hills without extreme difficulty, and the fall timing in Michigan typically offers cool, favorable running conditions. Check the race website for specific details on course support, aid stations, and packet pickup, as smaller marathons sometimes have different logistics than major events.
Adjusted Time
4:00:45
Time difference: +0.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
McKirdy Micro Marathon (Fall) is a full marathon held in Walker, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 18 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 240m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 195m above sea level.
With 240m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 180m to 195m above sea level (15m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
McKirdy Micro Marathon (Fall) 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 McKirdy Micro Marathon (Fall) 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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