Rogue Marathon
Medford, United States of America · Saturday 10 October 2026
Rogue Marathon is an annual long-distance running event held in southern Oregon, distinct for traversing a route along the Rogue River and through the region's mountainous terrain. While the event does not have ancient roots like those of the Olympic marathon, its name and structure are embedded in the tradition of the modern 42.195 km race, a format established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries after being inspired by Greek legend.
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Adjusted Time
3:54:40
Time difference: -5.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain168m
Elevation High703m
Elevation Low411m
Weather Forecast
High14°C
Low5°C
Chance of Rain34%
How hard is Rogue Marathon?
Easyharder than 15% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Rogue Marathon plays about even with an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #982 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #459 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 Rogue 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 Rogue Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:54:25 | −05:35 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:24:30 | −05:30 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:54:40 | −05:20 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:24:55 | −05:05 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:55:13 | −04:47 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:25:36 | −04:24 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:56:02 | −03:58 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Rogue Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Rogue Marathon is a full marathon held in Medford, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 10 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 168m of total climbing and around 454m of descent (a net drop of roughly 286m), with its high point near 703m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Rogue Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a net-downhill course: it descends roughly 286m more than it climbs (168m of ascent against about 454m of descent), dropping from a high point near 703m toward 411m 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.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for October, 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 moderate chance of rain (34%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Surface Type: Road
Rogue 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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