Stennis Space Center Marathon
Stennis Space Center, United States of America · Saturday 24 April 2027
The marathon held at the Stennis Space Center takes place annually on Thanksgiving weekend, with races starting at 8 a.m. The event's course consists of a full 26.2-mile loop run primarily on paved roads that trace the perimeter of the center. The terrain is notably flat, featuring minimal elevation change ranging from 11 to 35 feet with a total gain and loss of 136 feet which contributes to the course's reputation as fast and conducive to personal record attempts.
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Adjusted Time
3:50:06
Time difference: -9.9 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain41m
Elevation High11m
Elevation Low3m
Weather Forecast
High15°C
Low3°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Stennis Space Center Marathon?
Easyharder than 2% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Stennis Space Center Marathon plays about 4 minutes faster than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #1124 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #560 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 Stennis Space Center 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 Stennis Space Center Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:52:20 | −07:40 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:21:16 | −08:44 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:50:06 | −09:54 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:18:49 | −11:11 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:47:26 | −12:34 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:15:57 | −14:03 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:44:23 | −15:37 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Stennis Space Center Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Stennis Space Center Marathon is a full marathon held in Stennis Space Center, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 24 April 2027. The course is run on road surface with 41m of total climbing, with its high point near 11m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Stennis Space Center Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 41m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for April, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 3°C to 15°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 (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Stennis Space Center 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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