Farnham Pilgrim Marathon

Farnham Pilgrim Marathon 2025 Course Analysis

Farnham Pilgrim Marathon is a full marathon held in Farnham, United Kingdom, scheduled for Sunday 7 September 2025. The course is run on road surface with 762m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 172m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Farnham Pilgrim Marathon website.

Elevation Profile

This is a very challenging course with 762m of total elevation gain — significantly more than the average road marathon. The route ranges from 31m to 172m above sea level (141m range). Hill training is essential, and runners should expect a significantly slower time compared to a flat course.

Expected Race Day Weather

Based on historical weather data for September, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 12°C and 21°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 (0%), so dry conditions are likely.

Surface Type: Road

Farnham Pilgrim 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.

How Difficult Is Farnham Pilgrim Marathon?

Our difficulty rating for Farnham Pilgrim 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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