Jackson Hole Marathon
Jackson, United States of America · Saturday 17 October 2026
The event takes place annually in Wyoming, beginning at the historic elk antler arches on Town Square in downtown Jackson. Runners move through the early miles of the course passing the National Elk Refuge and winding through residential neighborhoods before joining the community pathway system around the fourth mile.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:50:13
Time difference: +50.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain173m
Elevation High1924m
Elevation Low1840m
Weather Forecast
High30°C
Low17°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Jackson Hole Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 95% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Jackson Hole Marathon plays about 49 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #60 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #18 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 Jackson Hole 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 Jackson Hole Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:38:04 | +38:04 |
| 3:30:00 | 4:14:11 | +44:11 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:50:13 | +50:13 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:26:14 | +56:14 |
| 5:00:00 | 6:02:18 | +1:02:18 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:38:25 | +1:08:25 |
| 6:00:00 | 7:14:36 | +1:14:36 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Jackson Hole Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Jackson Hole Marathon is a full marathon held in Jackson, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 17 October 2026. The course is run on trail surface with 173m of total climbing, with its high point near 1924m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Jackson Hole Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 173m 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 October, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 17°C and 30°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 (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
Jackson Hole 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.
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