
Charlevoix, United States of America · Saturday 20 June 2026
The event is held annually in Charlevoix, Michigan, with the marathon, half marathon, and shorter distance courses all beginning and ending in the downtown area near the drawbridge at the corner of E Dixon and Michigan Avenue. The design of the course is straightforward: it follows an out-and-back layout, with participants departing from the town center, traversing through residential streets, and entering paved trail systems. These trails trace the shoreline of Lake Michigan, providing scenic a
Adjusted Time
4:12:59
Time difference: +13.0 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Charlevoix Marathon is a full marathon held in Charlevoix, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 20 June 2026. The course is run on road surface with 169m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 211m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Charlevoix Marathon website.
With 169m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 178m to 211m above sea level (33m 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 June, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 19°C and 31°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in marathon running — research shows that for every degree above 15°C, marathon times slow by approximately 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a moderate chance of rain (45%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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.
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