St. Joseph Missouri Marathon
St. Joseph, United States of America · Saturday 26 September 2026
The course takes runners on a predominantly north-to-south route, starting and finishing behind Civic Center Park in downtown St. Joseph. The terrain is characterized by rolling hills, with the route following paved roads and incorporating substantial elevation changes throughout, especially notable during several legs of the course.
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Adjusted Time
4:28:32
Time difference: +28.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain504m
Elevation High322m
Elevation Low260m
Weather Forecast
High31°C
Low14°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is St. Joseph Missouri Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 81% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, St. Joseph Missouri Marathon plays about 26 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #216 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #124 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 St. Joseph Missouri 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 St. Joseph Missouri Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:14:30 | +14:30 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:51:11 | +21:11 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:28:32 | +28:32 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:06:32 | +36:32 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:45:06 | +45:06 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:24:14 | +54:14 |
| 6:00:00 | 7:03:54 | +1:03:54 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
St. Joseph Missouri Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
St. Joseph Missouri Marathon is a full marathon held in St. Joseph, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 26 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 504m of total climbing, with its high point near 322m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official St. Joseph Missouri Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a hilly course with 504m of total climbing, rising to around 322m above sea level. It pays to train on hills and to pace the climbs conservatively.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for September, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 14°C and 31°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
St. Joseph Missouri 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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