St. Joseph Missouri Marathon

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. Early sections include a slight incline, while middle portions present uphill S curves and steeper climbs, particularly just after mile 4 and again at the start of