
Easton, United States of America · Sunday 15 November 2026
The St. Lukes D and L RaceFest Marathon takes place annually in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, with the event scheduled for November 9, 2025. The marathon starts in downtown Allentown and finishes in downtown Easton at the meeting point of the Delaware and Lehigh rivers.\n\nThe race format includes four distinct events:\n- A full marathon starting in downtown Allentown at 8:00 a.m.\n- A marathon relay, also beginning in Allentown\n- A half marathon run and a half marathon walk, both starting in h
Adjusted Time
3:54:18
Time difference: -5.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
St. Lukes D and L RaceFest Marathon is a full marathon held in Easton, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 15 November 2026. The course is run on road surface with 111m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 112m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official St. Lukes D and L RaceFest Marathon website.
With 111m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 53m to 112m above sea level (59m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Based on historical weather data for November, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 7°C to 16°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a moderate chance of rain (31%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
St. Lukes D and L RaceFest 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 St. Lukes D and L RaceFest 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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