Three Sisters Marathon
Danville, United States of America · Saturday 12 September 2026
RoadFull Marathon
Held in Danville, a city in the heart of the United States, this September marathon takes place in a setting that balances small-town charm with accessible running infrastructure. The course winds through the area's residential neighborhoods and local roads, giving runners a genuine sense of the community they're passing through rather than the manicured loops often found at larger events. The course is moderately hilly throughout, with nearly 350 meters of elevation gain spread across the full 42.2 kilometers. Runners will climb and descend repeatedly across the race distance, with elevations ranging between 124 and 202 meters above sea level. This isn't a flat fast course, so it rewards smart pacing and steady effort rather than explosive speed. The undulating terrain means there's rarely a truly flat stretch to recover on, but equally there are no brutal climbs that demand a walk break. It's the kind of course that feels tougher mile by mile than the overall numbers might suggest, making it better suited to runners who are comfortable with rolling hills and prepared to grind through a long race on variable terrain.
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Adjusted Time
4:05:32
Time difference: +5.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain348m
Elevation High202m
Elevation Low124m
Three Sisters Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Three Sisters Marathon is a full marathon held in Danville, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 12 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 348m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 202m above sea level.
Elevation Profile
This is a hilly course with 348m of total elevation gain. The route climbs from 124m to as high as 202m above sea level — a substantial 78m elevation range. Runners should train on hills and plan for a more conservative pacing strategy, especially on the climbs.
Surface Type: Road
Three Sisters Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
How Difficult Is Three Sisters Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Three Sisters Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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