
Reno, United States of America · Sunday 16 May 2027
The Revel Reno Tahoe Marathon in May 2026 is a point-to-point race that descends from higher elevation toward Reno, making it a net-downhill affair despite the high altitude start around 2717m. The course itself is genuinely flat to gently rolling, which combined with the elevation loss should produce fast times, though you'll need to account for the thin air at that starting altitude. This is a late spring race in northern Nevada, so conditions are typically pleasant but weather can be unpredictable at elevation. Because it's a downhill marathon with a straightforward profile and minimal climbing, it suits runners chasing PRs who have trained properly for altitude and don't mind a point-to-point logistics setup.
Adjusted Time
3:49:31
Time difference: -10.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
On our difficulty model, Revel Reno Tahoe Marathon plays about 5 minutes faster than an average road marathon - a genuine PB course for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #1141 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #569 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 Revel Reno Tahoe Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:51:06 | −08:54 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:20:12 | −09:48 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:49:31 | −10:29 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:19:01 | −10:59 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:48:40 | −11:20 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:18:27 | −11:33 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:48:21 | −11:39 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Revel Reno Tahoe Marathon is a full marathon held in Reno, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 16 May 2027. The course is run on road surface with 100m of total climbing and around 1459m of descent (a net drop of roughly 1359m), with its high point near 2717m above sea level.
This is a net-downhill course: it descends roughly 1359m more than it climbs (100m of ascent against about 1459m of descent), dropping from a high point near 2717m toward 1357m 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 May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 13°C and 25°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 low chance of rain (1%), so dry conditions are likely.
Revel Reno Tahoe 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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