Gobbler Grind Marathon
Overland Park, United States of America · Sunday 22 November 2026
The Gobbler Grind Marathon is among the oldest marathon events in Kansas, held annually for nearly thirty years in Johnson County. Established in the late 1990s by Mike English and colleagues from Garry Gribbles Running Sports, the event began as a friendly competition along paved trails that almost connected two store locations between Ward Parkway and Stoll Park. As paved running trails became accessible, the route facilitated a full marathon distance.
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Adjusted Time
3:57:51
Time difference: -2.1 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain181m
Elevation High288m
Elevation Low257m
Weather Forecast
High14°C
Low5°C
Chance of Rain1%
How hard is Gobbler Grind Marathon?
Moderateharder than 28% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Gobbler Grind Marathon plays about 2 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #824 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #414 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 Gobbler Grind 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 Gobbler Grind Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:56:31 | −03:29 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:27:09 | −02:51 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:57:51 | −02:09 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:28:38 | −01:22 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:59:28 | −00:32 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:30:22 | +00:22 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:01:19 | +01:19 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Gobbler Grind Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Gobbler Grind Marathon is a full marathon held in Overland Park, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 22 November 2026. The course is run on road surface with 181m of total climbing, with its high point near 288m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Gobbler Grind Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 181m 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 November, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 5°C to 14°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (1%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Gobbler Grind 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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