Florida Track Club Marathon
Gainesville, United States of America · Saturday 5 September 2026
The Florida Track Club Marathon is held on the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail, starting at the Hawthorne Trail Head in Hawthorne, Florida. The race utilizes a flat, paved bike path, certified by USATF (FL21006JK), and is designed to facilitate fast performances. The full marathon course consists of four loops, each covering approximately a quarter of the marathon distance. Each loop involves a straightforward out-and-back stretch of about 3.
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Adjusted Time
4:24:30
Time difference: +24.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain79m
Elevation High44m
Elevation Low37m
Weather Forecast
High36°C
Low24°C
Chance of Rain48%
How hard is Florida Track Club Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 80% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Florida Track Club Marathon plays about 24 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #227 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #129 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 Florida Track Club 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 Florida Track Club Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:14:27 | +14:27 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:49:18 | +19:18 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:24:30 | +24:30 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:00:01 | +30:01 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:35:50 | +35:50 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:11:56 | +41:56 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:48:19 | +48:19 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Florida Track Club Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Florida Track Club Marathon is a full marathon held in Gainesville, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 5 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 79m of total climbing, with its high point near 44m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Florida Track Club Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 79m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for September, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 24°C and 36°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a moderate chance of rain (48%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Surface Type: Road
Florida Track Club 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 Florida Track Club Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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