
Peninsula, United States of America · Sunday 5 September 2027
The Leave No Trace Trail Half Marathon is not your average road race - it’s a rugged backcountry challenge designed for runners who embrace nature and adventure. Taking place in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, this race follows technical single-track trails, rocky ascents, and dense forest paths, making it a true test of endurance and agility. True to its name, the race follows strict environmental guidelines to preserve the wilderness.
Adjusted Time
2:35:08
Time difference: +50.1 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
On our difficulty model, Leave No Trace Trail Half Marathon plays about 47 minutes slower than an average road half marathon for a 1:30 runner. It ranks #12 hardest of 450 half marathons we analyse, and #5 of 145 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road half marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Leave No Trace Trail Half Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30:00 | 2:15:08 | +45:08 |
| 1:45:00 | 2:35:08 | +50:08 |
| 2:00:00 | 2:55:08 | +55:08 |
| 2:15:00 | 3:15:10 | +1:00:10 |
| 2:30:00 | 3:35:16 | +1:05:16 |
| 2:45:00 | 3:55:25 | +1:10:25 |
| 3:00:00 | 4:15:38 | +1:15:38 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Leave No Trace Trail Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Peninsula, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 5 September 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 271m of total climbing, with its high point near 271m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Leave No Trace Trail Half Marathon website.
With 271m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Based on historical weather data for September, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 19°C and 26°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 moderate chance of rain (20%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Leave No Trace Trail Half 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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