Brookings Marathon
Brookings, United States of America · Saturday 3 October 2026
The Brookings Marathon takes place in Brookings, South Dakota, starting and finishing at Pioneer Park, located about 2.5 miles west of Interstate 29 on 6th Street/Highway 14. The event features a full marathon, half marathon, and a relay format, all using a shared course through the city. The race is typically capped at 300 entrants for the marathon, 400 for the half marathon, and 50 relay teams, with relay teams consisting of two to six runners.
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Adjusted Time
3:56:30
Time difference: -3.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain166m
Elevation High515m
Elevation Low486m
Weather Forecast
High12°C
Low6°C
Chance of Rain47%
How hard is Brookings Marathon?
Moderateharder than 22% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Brookings Marathon plays about 1 minute slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #892 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #430 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Brookings Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Brookings Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:55:43 | −04:17 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:26:05 | −03:55 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:56:30 | −03:30 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:26:57 | −03:03 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:57:26 | −02:34 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:27:58 | −02:02 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:58:32 | −01:28 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Brookings Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Brookings Marathon is a full marathon held in Brookings, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 3 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 166m of total climbing, with its high point near 515m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Brookings Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 166m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for October, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 6°C to 12°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 (47%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Surface Type: Road
Brookings Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Brookings Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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