Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon

Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon 2026 Course Analysis

Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon is a full marathon held in Holyoke, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 3 May 2026. The course is run on road surface with 158m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 103m above sea level.

Elevation Profile

With 158m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 95m to 103m above sea level (8m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.

Surface Type: Road

Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions 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 Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon?

Our difficulty rating for Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions 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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