DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
Pittsburgh, United States of America · Sunday 2 May 2027
The Pittsburgh Marathon is a trail-based full marathon scheduled for May 2026 that offers runners a relatively forgiving course through the Pittsburgh area. You'll encounter mostly flat to gently rolling terrain with modest elevation changes, making this a solid choice if you're looking to run hard rather than battle steep climbs. The course keeps you between 220 and 298 meters above sea level, so the elevation profile won't surprise you mid-race. As a trail event, expect to deal with uneven footing and potentially variable conditions depending on weather, which requires different pacing strategy than road marathons. Check the official website at thepittsburghmarathon.com for specific course details, logistics, and registration information closer to race day.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:02:20
Time difference: +2.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain188m
Elevation High298m
Elevation Low220m
How hard is DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon?
Moderateharder than 51% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon plays about 6 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #566 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #294 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 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh 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 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:59:23 | −00:37 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:30:48 | +00:48 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:02:20 | +02:20 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:34:00 | +04:00 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:05:47 | +05:47 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:37:40 | +07:40 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:09:40 | +09:40 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon is a full marathon held in Pittsburgh, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 2 May 2027. The course is run on road surface with 188m of total climbing, with its high point near 298m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 188m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Surface Type: Road
DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh 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.
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