Freedom's Run Marathon
Harpers Ferry National Park, United States of America · Saturday 10 October 2026
Freedom's Run, held on October 4, 2025, in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is a historic event that takes runners through four national parks: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Antietam National Battlefield, and the Potomac Heritage Trail. The course is hilly and point-to-point, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and a unique opportunity to run through history.
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Adjusted Time
3:55:42
Time difference: -4.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain0m
Elevation High158m
Elevation Low81m
Weather Forecast
High26°C
Low10°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Freedom's Run Marathon?
Moderateharder than 21% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Freedom's Run Marathon plays about 1 minute slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #915 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #443 of 576 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 Freedom's Run 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 Freedom's Run Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:56:13 | −03:47 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:26:00 | −04:00 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:55:42 | −04:18 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:25:20 | −04:40 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:54:55 | −05:05 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:24:25 | −05:35 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:53:52 | −06:08 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Freedom's Run Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Freedom's Run Marathon is a full marathon held in Harpers Ferry National Park, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 10 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total climbing, with its high point near 158m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Freedom's Run Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 0m 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 October, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 10°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 on race day. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Freedom's Run 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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