Pittsburgh Marathon
Pittsburgh, United States of America · Sunday 2 May 2027
The Pittsburgh Marathon is an annual long-distance running event that takes participants on a route across Pittsburgh's distinctive urban landscape. The course traverses the city's three rivers and crosses multiple bridges, each offering different architectural styles and panoramic views of the city. Runners pass by prominent landmarks such as PNC Park, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Heinz Field, recognized as the stadium for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Adjusted Time
4:07:19
Time difference: +7.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain231m
Elevation High298m
Elevation Low217m
Weather Forecast
High21°C
Low14°C
Chance of Rain64%
How hard is Pittsburgh Marathon?
Difficultharder than 61% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Pittsburgh Marathon plays about 10 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #449 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #240 of 576 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:02:22 | +02:22 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:34:43 | +04:43 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:07:19 | +07:19 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:40:07 | +10:07 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:13:06 | +13:06 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:46:17 | +16:17 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:19:38 | +19:38 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Pittsburgh Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Pittsburgh Marathon is a full marathon held in Pittsburgh, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 2 May 2027. The course is run on road surface with 231m of total climbing, with its high point near 298m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Pittsburgh Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 231m 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 May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 14°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 (64%). Runners should prepare for wet conditions, including appropriate footwear and clothing choices.
Surface Type: Road
Pittsburgh 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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