Old Colony Marathon
Springfield, United States of America · Friday 29 May 2026
RoadFull Marathon
Springfield in May offers a pleasant setting for running, with the spring season bringing mild temperatures and longer daylight hours ideal for racing. The course takes runners through the heart of the Old Colony region, where New England's characteristic mix of residential neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, and patches of open space create a familiar backdrop. Runners will experience the typical landscape of central Massachusetts, with small-town character and the kind of road infrastructure that reflects a community comfortable hosting distance running events. The Old Colony Marathon follows a notably flat course with only gentle rolling sections, meaning runners won't face significant elevation changes or sustained climbs. This is straightforward road running where pacing strategy matters more than managing steep terrain. The flatness should allow for consistent effort throughout the race, though the gentle rolls serve as a reminder that truly flat marathons are rare. Expect steady running conditions underfoot with the typical spring variables of New England weather in late May, and prepare accordingly for a course that rewards even pacing rather than power hiking hills.
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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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Old Colony Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Old Colony Marathon is a full marathon held in Springfield, United States of America, scheduled for Friday 29 May 2026. 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
Old Colony 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 Old Colony Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Old Colony 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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