Humpy's Marathon
Anchorage, United States of America · Monday 16 August 2027
Humpy's Marathon, part of the Anchorage Runfest, is a scenic event held in Anchorage, Alaska. The race starts and finishes at the intersection of 6th Avenue and F Street adjacent to Town Square Park. Runners follow an out-and-back course that showcases the area's excellent scenery, including the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Chester Creek Trail. Participants pass by stunning beauty spots like Westchester Lagoon, Earthquake Park, Postmark Drive, and Point Woronzof.
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Adjusted Time
4:06:57
Time difference: +7.0 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain251m
Elevation High58m
Elevation Low1m
Weather Forecast
High19°C
Low14°C
Chance of Rain100%
How hard is Humpy's Marathon?
Difficultharder than 60% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Humpy's Marathon plays about 9 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #459 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #245 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 Humpy's 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 Humpy's Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:02:00 | +02:00 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:34:22 | +04:22 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:06:57 | +06:57 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:39:46 | +09:46 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:12:46 | +12:46 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:45:59 | +15:59 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:19:22 | +19:22 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Humpy's Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Humpy's Marathon is a full marathon held in Anchorage, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 16 August 2027. The course is run on road surface with 251m of total climbing, with its high point near 58m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Humpy's Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 251m 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 August, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 14°C and 19°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 high chance of rain (100%). Runners should prepare for wet conditions, including appropriate footwear and clothing choices.
Surface Type: Road
Humpy's 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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