Albany Combos Marathon
Albany, United States · Saturday 6 March 2027
The Albany COMBOS Marathon takes place in Albany, Georgia, a city that has earned a reputation in the running community as one of the fastest marathon courses in the country. The flat terrain and spectator-friendly layout make it an ideal setting for runners chasing personal records, and the downtown course offers good support throughout the race. The event draws serious competitors alongside recreational runners and walkers of all abilities, creating an inclusive atmosphere despite the fast pace many participants are after. The course itself is genuinely flat to gently rolling, with minimal elevation gain that rarely tests your legs on climbs. Runners will experience elevations between 53 and 74 meters above sea level, meaning you're working on what amounts to truly runnable terrain where effort translates directly to speed. This is a trail surface marathon, so expect different footing than road racing, though the overall character remains fast and efficient. With over 20 percent of finishers typically qualifying for Boston, the course has proven itself time and again as one where good fitness and solid execution can yield qualifying times.
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Adjusted Time
4:33:07
Time difference: +33.1 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain89m
Elevation High74m
Elevation Low53m
Albany Combos Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Albany Combos Marathon is a full marathon held in Albany, United States, scheduled for Saturday 6 March 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 89m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 74m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Albany Combos Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course with only 89m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 53m to 74m above sea level — a 21m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Surface Type: Trail
Albany Combos Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is Albany Combos Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Albany Combos 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.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Albany Combos Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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