
Smyrna, United States of America · Saturday 31 October 2026
The event takes place on a 42.195-kilometer course entirely along a paved, multi-use rail trail in Mableton, Georgia, with no unpaved segments or significant elevation changes between the start and finish points. The terrain is almost uniformly flat and fast, with the start and finish at an elevation of about 314 meters above sea level, the lowest point at 278 meters, and the highest at 335 meters totaling a modest elevation gain of approximately 235 meters and loss of 247
Adjusted Time
4:03:04
Time difference: +3.1 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
On our difficulty model, Silver Comet Marathon plays about 6 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #536 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #274 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 Silver Comet Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:59:34 | −00:26 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:31:13 | +01:13 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:03:04 | +03:04 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:35:04 | +05:04 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:07:13 | +07:13 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:39:31 | +09:31 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:11:58 | +11:58 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Silver Comet Marathon is a full marathon held in Smyrna, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 31 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 236m of total climbing, with its high point near 320m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Silver Comet Marathon website.
With 236m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
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 22°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 (2%), so dry conditions are likely.
Silver Comet 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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