Harrisburg Marathon
Harrisburg, United States of America · Sunday 8 November 2026
The Harrisburg Marathon is held annually in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, typically in early November. The 2025 edition takes place on Sunday, November 9, with events starting as early as 6:30 AM Eastern Time. The race events all start and finish on City Island, a small island in the Susquehanna River adjacent to downtown Harrisburg. The marathon features several race formats: - Full marathon (26.2 miles) - Half marathon (13.
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Adjusted Time
3:55:19
Time difference: -4.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain96m
Elevation High104m
Elevation Low91m
Weather Forecast
High18°C
Low7°C
Chance of Rain34%
How hard is Harrisburg Marathon?
Moderateharder than 20% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Harrisburg Marathon plays about even with an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #920 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #435 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:55:23 | −04:37 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:25:22 | −04:38 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:55:19 | −04:41 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:25:16 | −04:44 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:55:12 | −04:48 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:25:07 | −04:53 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:55:02 | −04:58 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Harrisburg Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Harrisburg Marathon is a full marathon held in Harrisburg, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 8 November 2026. The course is run on road surface with 96m of total climbing, with its high point near 104m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Harrisburg Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 96m 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 November, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 7°C to 18°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a moderate chance of rain (34%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Surface Type: Road
Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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