
Grado, Italy · Sunday 6 October 2024
The 4th Mytho Marathon takes place in October 2024 across the flat, gently rolling terrain of Friuli Venezia Giulia in northeastern Italy, making it an ideal choice for runners seeking a trail-based marathon without significant climbing demands. Based in Grado, the race covers 42.2 kilometers on trail surfaces at near sea level, with minimal elevation change that rewards steady pacing and consistent effort rather than technical climbing skills. The October timing offers cooler temperatures suited to sustained distance running, and the flat character of the course means you can focus on execution rather than managing steep descents or climbing. If you're looking for a straightforward, fast-paced trail marathon in a relatively compact Italian region, check the details at www.mythomarathon.it to confirm logistics like start times, aid station placement, and whether the terrain leans more toward rocky singletrack or packed earth paths.
Adjusted Time
4:31:33
Time difference: +31.6 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
4th Mytho Marathon - The 42,195km of Friuli Venezia Giulia is a full marathon held in Grado, Italy, scheduled for Sunday 6 October 2024. The course is run on trail surface with 50m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 5m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official 4th Mytho Marathon - The 42,195km of Friuli Venezia Giulia website.
This is a very flat course with only 50m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from -2m to 5m above sea level — a 7m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
4th Mytho Marathon - The 42,195km of Friuli Venezia Giulia is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
Our difficulty rating for 4th Mytho Marathon - The 42,195km of Friuli Venezia Giulia 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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