
Easton, United States of America · Saturday 21 March 2026
The course traces the banks of the Delaware and Lackawaxen Rivers in the Pocono Mountains, featuring a two-loop, out-and-back layout on paved roads. Runners begin near Lackawaxen Park, heading out along Route 590 and Towpath Road, crossing a bridge early in the loop before closely paralleling the rivers for extended stretches. The terrain is characterized by rolling hills, with the lowest point at 617 feet and the highest at 821 feet, resulting in a gradual elevation gain of over 200 feet in the
Adjusted Time
3:55:16
Time difference: -4.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Two Rivers Marathon is a full marathon held in Easton, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 21 March 2026. The course is run on road surface with 210m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 226m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Two Rivers Marathon website.
With 210m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 191m to 226m above sea level (35m 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 March, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Cold conditions are expected, with temperatures between -1°C and 11°C. While cold weather reduces overheating risk, runners should dress in layers and be prepared for potential wind chill. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Two Rivers 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 Two Rivers 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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