Boring, United States of America · Sunday 13 September 2026
The Boring Marathon is held annually in downtown Boring, Oregon, with all races starting and finishing at Boring Station Trailhead Park. The event features several race distances, including a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The courses primarily utilize the Springwater Trail, a paved multi-use path, offering an out-and-back route for all distances. The marathon course consists of two loops of the half marathon course, making it distinctly flatter than previous versions, and both the marath
Adjusted Time
4:01:11
Time difference: +1.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Boring Marathon is a full marathon held in Boring, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 13 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 191m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 168m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Boring Marathon website.
With 191m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 87m to 168m above sea level (81m 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 September, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 12°C and 19°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance over the full distance. There is a high chance of rain (67%). Runners should prepare for wet conditions, including appropriate footwear and clothing choices.
Boring 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 Boring 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 Boring Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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