Newport News One City Marathon
Newport News, United States of America · Saturday 6 March 2027
The Newport News One City Marathon is a point-to-point 26.2-mile road race that traverses the full length of Newport News, Virginia, showcasing the region's parks, waterways, and historical neighborhoods. The event starts in Newport News Park and finishes in the downtown area near Newport News Shipbuilding. The marathon is held annually in early March, with the start time at 7:00 AM.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
3:53:18
Time difference: -6.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain97m
Elevation High22m
Elevation Low2m
Weather Forecast
High14°C
Low5°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Newport News One City Marathon?
Easyharder than 10% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Newport News One City Marathon plays about 1 minute faster than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #1031 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #490 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 Newport News One City 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 Newport News One City Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:54:04 | −05:56 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:23:43 | −06:17 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:53:18 | −06:42 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:22:52 | −07:08 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:52:23 | −07:37 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:21:53 | −08:07 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:51:21 | −08:39 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Newport News One City Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Newport News One City Marathon is a full marathon held in Newport News, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 6 March 2027. The course is run on road surface with 97m of total climbing, with its high point near 22m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Newport News One City Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 97m 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 March, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 5°C to 14°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 (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Newport News One City 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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