
Ashton, United States of America · Sunday 18 July 2027
Running the Mesa Falls Marathon in July means dealing with heat at altitude, so arrive early to acclimatize to the 1600-1900m elevation range. The course is moderately hilly with enough climbing to demand respect, particularly if you're training at sea level, so build your hill work into your preparation. Ashton's location in the intermountain region means the weather can shift quickly, so pack layers and plan your fueling carefully since aid stations may be spaced further apart than you're used to. This isn't a fast course and it's not meant to be, so set realistic expectations for your pace and focus instead on the satisfaction of moving through a high-altitude landscape.
Adjusted Time
4:03:36
Time difference: +3.6 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
On our difficulty model, Mesa Falls Marathon plays about 9 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #428 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #218 of 575 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 marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Mesa Falls Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:59:47 | −00:13 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:31:34 | +01:34 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:03:36 | +03:36 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:35:51 | +05:51 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:08:19 | +08:19 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:40:58 | +10:58 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:13:48 | +13:48 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Mesa Falls Marathon is a full marathon held in Ashton, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 18 July 2027. The course is run on road surface with 242m of total climbing and around 504m of descent (a net drop of roughly 262m), with its high point near 1900m above sea level.
This is a net-downhill course: it descends roughly 262m more than it climbs (242m of ascent against about 504m of descent), dropping from a high point near 1900m toward 1601m above sea level. Point-to-point downhill courses like this are among the fastest available for a personal best or a Boston qualifier - just be aware that sustained descending fatigues the quads late in the race, so ease off early and do some downhill running in training.
Based on historical weather data for July, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 11°C and 21°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 (65%). Runners should prepare for wet conditions, including appropriate footwear and clothing choices.
Mesa Falls 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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