
Spearfish, United States of America · Monday 13 September 2027
Sundance to Spearfish Marathon is a road marathon in Spearfish, South Dakota, scheduled for September 13, 2026, with a course that climbs 66 meters of elevation while traversing terrain between a low point of 1,109 meters and a high point of 2,017 meters. Runners will compete on paved road surfaces throughout the event in the Black Hills region of northwestern South Dakota. September temperatures in Spearfish typically range from 10-22°C (50-72°F) with variable conditions common to the northern Great Plains.
Adjusted Time
3:49:18
Time difference: -10.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
On our difficulty model, Sundance to Spearfish Marathon plays about 3 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #815 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #412 of 576 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 Sundance to Spearfish Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:51:19 | −08:41 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:20:16 | −09:44 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:49:18 | −10:42 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:18:24 | −11:36 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:47:33 | −12:27 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:16:45 | −13:15 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:45:59 | −14:01 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Sundance to Spearfish Marathon is a full marathon held in Spearfish, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 13 September 2027. The course is run on road surface with 66m of total climbing and around 972m of descent (a net drop of roughly 906m), with its high point near 2017m above sea level.
This is a net-downhill course: it descends roughly 906m more than it climbs (66m of ascent against about 972m of descent), dropping from a high point near 2017m toward 1109m above sea level. Point-to-point downhill courses like this are among the fastest available for a personal best or a Boston qualifier - just be aware that sustained descending fatigues the quads late in the race, so ease off early and do some downhill running in training.
Based on historical weather data for September, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 9°C and 25°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 (19%), so dry conditions are likely.
Sundance to Spearfish 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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