Clearwater Marathon
Clearwater, United States of America · Friday 29 January 2027
The event is held annually in January, starting and finishing at Sand Key Park in Clearwater, Florida. The marathon course is structured as a double loop of the half marathon route. Runners begin in Sand Key Park, then traverse the scenic stretches of Clearwater Beach, crossing the Clearwater Memorial Bridge into Old Clearwater.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:03:00
Time difference: +3.0 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain189m
Elevation High23m
Elevation Low1m
Weather Forecast
High19°C
Low12°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Clearwater Marathon?
Moderateharder than 53% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Clearwater Marathon plays about 6 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #540 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #278 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:59:49 | −00:11 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:31:20 | +01:20 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:03:00 | +03:00 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:34:48 | +04:48 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:06:43 | +06:43 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:38:46 | +08:46 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:10:55 | +10:55 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Clearwater Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Clearwater Marathon is a full marathon held in Clearwater, United States of America. It is scheduled for Friday 29 January 2027. The course is run on road surface with 189m of total climbing, with its high point near 23m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Clearwater Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 189m 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 January, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 12°C and 19°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 (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Clearwater 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 Clearwater Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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