La Crosse Marathon
La Crosse, United States of America · Saturday 1 May 2027
The event features a point-to-point route starting in Sparta and ending at Riverside Park in downtown La Crosse. The course covers approximately 26.2 miles, with about 20 miles on crushed gravel bike trail and 6 miles on paved trail. Most of the route travels along remote river trails that cut through the distinctive driftless region, which is characterized by rugged terrain that escaped glaciation.
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Adjusted Time
4:29:18
Time difference: +29.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain88m
Elevation High245m
Elevation Low192m
Weather Forecast
High16°C
Low1°C
Chance of Rain7%
How hard is La Crosse Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 85% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, La Crosse Marathon plays about 32 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #174 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #106 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 La Crosse 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 La Crosse Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:24:58 | +24:58 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:57:20 | +27:20 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:29:18 | +29:18 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:00:59 | +30:59 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:32:25 | +32:25 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:03:38 | +33:38 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:34:42 | +34:42 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
La Crosse Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
La Crosse Marathon is a full marathon held in La Crosse, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 1 May 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 88m of total climbing, with its high point near 245m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official La Crosse Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 88m 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 May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 1°C to 16°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 (7%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
La Crosse 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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