
Keene, United States of America · Sunday 27 September 2026
The Clarence DeMar Marathon is a competitive road race established in 1978 to commemorate Clarence DeMar, a prominent marathoner who lived in Keene, New Hampshire. The event takes place annually in and around Keene, located in southwestern New Hampshire, and typically features both a full marathon and a half marathon. The marathon course is a point-to-point route that finishes on the campus of Keene State College.\n\nThe setting of the race is characterized by a small-town atmosphere, with parti
Adjusted Time
4:08:43
Time difference: +8.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Clarence DeMar Marathon is a full marathon held in Keene, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 27 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 197m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 276m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Clarence DeMar Marathon website.
With 197m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 144m to 276m above sea level (132m 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 16°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 over the full distance. There is a low chance of rain (3%), so dry conditions are likely.
Clarence DeMar 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 Clarence DeMar 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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