Irving Marathon
Irving, United States of America · Saturday 27 March 2027
The Irving Marathon is an annual running event established in 2012 in the city of Irving, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex of Texas. It was created by Lazaro Alvarez and Ronnie Chesko with the intention of giving back to the local Irving and Las Colinas communities and highlighting the area's scenic running routes.
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Adjusted Time
4:47:27
Time difference: +47.4 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain154m
Elevation High154m
Elevation Low127m
Weather Forecast
High28°C
Low17°C
Chance of Rain8%
How hard is Irving Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 94% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Irving Marathon plays about 47 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #71 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #26 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 Irving 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 Irving Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:36:22 | +36:22 |
| 3:30:00 | 4:11:58 | +41:58 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:47:27 | +47:27 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:22:52 | +52:52 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:58:17 | +58:17 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:33:42 | +1:03:42 |
| 6:00:00 | 7:09:10 | +1:09:10 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Irving Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Irving Marathon is a full marathon held in Irving, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 27 March 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 154m of total climbing, with its high point near 154m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Irving Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 154m 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 March, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 17°C and 28°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 low chance of rain (8%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
Irving Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Irving Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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