Buckeye Marathon
Grove City, United States of America · Friday 25 September 2026
The Buckeye Marathon is a road running event held annually in Buckeye, Arizona. The marathon course begins in Sun City Festival, a residential community, and passes around the White Tank Mountains, concluding at the runway of the Buckeye Municipal Airport. The route is known for its significant net elevation loss, with marathon participants descending more than 530 feet from start to finish, a feature that can contribute to faster finishing times for many runners.
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Adjusted Time
3:53:35
Time difference: -6.4 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain53m
Elevation High506m
Elevation Low308m
Weather Forecast
High3°C
Low-4°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Buckeye Marathon?
Moderateharder than 19% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Buckeye Marathon plays about even with an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #931 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #446 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 Buckeye 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 Buckeye Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:57:13 | −02:47 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:25:28 | −04:32 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:53:35 | −06:25 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:21:34 | −08:26 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:49:26 | −10:34 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:17:12 | −12:48 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:44:51 | −15:09 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Buckeye Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Buckeye Marathon is a full marathon held in Grove City, United States of America. It is scheduled for Friday 25 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 53m of total climbing, with its high point near 506m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Buckeye Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 53m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course, ranging between roughly 308m and 506m above sea level. 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 September, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Cold conditions are expected, with temperatures between -4°C and 3°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.
Surface Type: Road
Buckeye 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 Buckeye Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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