
Greentown, United States of America · Saturday 10 October 2026
The Pocono Mountains Marathon takes place in October in Greentown, Pennsylvania, on a completely flat road course that makes it an ideal choice if you're chasing a personal best or running your first 26.2 miles. The lack of elevation gain means you can focus on pacing and effort rather than managing climbs, though you'll want to respect the distance regardless of how gentle the terrain feels. This is a straightforward point-and-out road marathon in a region known for outdoor recreation, so expect a local event atmosphere rather than a large city marathon. October weather in the Poconos should be cooler than summer racing, which works in your favor for steady running, though you'll want to check conditions closer to race day. If you're looking for a no-nonsense, flat marathon where the course itself won't be a limiting factor in your performance, this one deserves serious consideration.
Adjusted Time
3:52:32
Time difference: -7.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Pocono Mountains Marathon is a full marathon held in Greentown, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 10 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level.
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.
Pocono Mountains 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 Pocono Mountains 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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