Tobacco Road Marathon
Cary, United States of America · Sunday 14 March 2027
The Tobacco Road Marathon takes place annually in Cary, North Carolina, utilizing a course design that emphasizes a fast, relatively flat profile. The majority of the full marathon over 20 miles occurs on the American Tobacco Trail, a converted rail-trail comprised mostly of crushed, compacted granite screenings. For both the full and half marathon, the starting segment traverses approximately 2.5 miles of gently rolling paved road before connecting to the trail.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:02:16
Time difference: +2.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain164m
Elevation High116m
Elevation Low76m
Weather Forecast
High24°C
Low9°C
Chance of Rain2%
How hard is Tobacco Road Marathon?
Moderateharder than 50% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Tobacco Road Marathon plays about 6 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #576 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #303 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 Tobacco Road 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 Tobacco Road Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:59:29 | −00:31 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:30:49 | +00:49 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:02:16 | +02:16 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:33:49 | +03:49 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:05:29 | +05:29 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:37:14 | +07:14 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:09:05 | +09:05 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Tobacco Road Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Tobacco Road Marathon is a full marathon held in Cary, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 14 March 2027. The course is run on road surface with 164m of total climbing, with its high point near 116m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Tobacco Road Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 164m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for March, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 9°C and 24°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 (2%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Tobacco Road 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.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Tobacco Road Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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