Carmel Marathon
Carmel, United States of America · Monday 31 May 2027
The Carmel Marathon is a long-distance running event held annually in Carmel, Indiana. It is recognized as the second largest marathon in the state and has received multiple national awards. Historically, marathons trace their origins to Ancient Greece, inspired by the legendary 490 BC run of the courier Pheidippides from the battlefield at Marathon to Athens a tradition formalized in the first modern Olympic Games and standardized to the 26.2-mile (42.195 km) distance in the early 20th century.
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Adjusted Time
4:00:47
Time difference: +0.8 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain86m
Elevation High267m
Elevation Low226m
Weather Forecast
High26°C
Low11°C
Chance of Rain3%
How hard is Carmel Marathon?
Moderateharder than 45% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Carmel Marathon plays about 5 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #634 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #326 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 Carmel 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 Carmel Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:59:00 | −01:00 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:29:52 | −00:08 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:00:47 | +00:47 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:31:45 | +01:45 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:02:45 | +02:45 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:33:48 | +03:48 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:04:52 | +04:52 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Carmel Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Carmel Marathon is a full marathon held in Carmel, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 31 May 2027. The course is run on road surface with 86m of total climbing, with its high point near 267m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Carmel Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 86m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 11°C and 26°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance on race day. There is a low chance of rain (3%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Carmel 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 Carmel Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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