
Owensboro, United States of America · Saturday 14 November 2026
The RYR Endurance Marathon takes place in Owensboro, Kentucky in November 2026 on a completely flat road course, making it an ideal choice if you're chasing a fast time or running your first marathon without battling elevation. The road surface and lack of any meaningful climbing mean you can focus entirely on pacing and effort rather than managing hills, which is especially valuable during the grind of mile 18 to 22. November weather in Kentucky is typically cool and dry, conditions that favor distance running and should keep you from overheating if you pace yourself conservatively early on. Check the official race website for details on course support, aid station frequency, and start time, since those factors matter more on a flat course where the real challenge becomes mental rather than physical.
Adjusted Time
3:52:32
Time difference: -7.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
RYR Endurance Marathon (Saturday) is a full marathon held in Owensboro, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 14 November 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.
RYR Endurance Marathon (Saturday) 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 RYR Endurance Marathon (Saturday) 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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