Run the Alamo 26.2 Marathon
San Antonio, United States of America · Saturday 6 March 2027
The marathon is held annually in San Antonio, Texas, starting at Hemisfair Park near the Tower of the Americas and traversing the heart of the city, including notable historic sites such as The Alamo, Houston Street, San Pedro Cultural Park, San Fernando Cathedral, King William historic neighborhood, the World Heritage Missions, and the renowned River Walk. The course covers a full marathon distance of 42.195 km (26.
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Adjusted Time
4:04:18
Time difference: +4.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain178m
Elevation High200m
Elevation Low164m
Weather Forecast
High24°C
Low11°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Run the Alamo 26.2 Marathon?
Difficultharder than 54% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Run the Alamo 26.2 Marathon plays about 7 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #529 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #280 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 Run the Alamo 26.2 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 Run the Alamo 26.2 Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:00:44 | +00:44 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:32:26 | +02:26 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:04:18 | +04:18 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:36:19 | +06:19 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:08:27 | +08:27 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:40:43 | +10:43 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:13:07 | +13:07 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Run the Alamo 26.2 Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Run the Alamo 26.2 Marathon is a full marathon held in San Antonio, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 6 March 2027. The course is run on road surface with 178m of total climbing, with its high point near 200m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Run the Alamo 26.2 Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 178m 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 March, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 11°C and 24°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 (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Run the Alamo 26.2 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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