Vernonia Marathon
Vernonia, United States of America · Monday 17 May 2027
The Vernonia Marathon takes place in northwest Oregon, starting at Cedar Ridge Retreat Center in Vernonia and finishing at Banks High School in the town of Banks. The course follows a point-to-point format, running primarily along the Banks-Vernonia State Trail, which is a converted railroad line traversing scenic forests, crossing wooden trestles, and passing farmland. The marathon covers a full 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and is USATF certified, making it eligible for Boston Marathon qualification.
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Adjusted Time
3:54:44
Time difference: -5.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain148m
Elevation High294m
Elevation Low61m
Weather Forecast
High15°C
Low4°C
Chance of Rain6%
How hard is Vernonia Marathon?
Easyharder than 15% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Vernonia Marathon plays about even with an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #974 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #457 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 Vernonia 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 Vernonia Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:54:38 | −05:22 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:24:40 | −05:20 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:54:44 | −05:16 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:24:51 | −05:09 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:54:59 | −05:01 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:25:10 | −04:50 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:55:23 | −04:37 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Vernonia Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Vernonia Marathon is a full marathon held in Vernonia, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 17 May 2027. The course is run on road surface with 148m of total climbing, with its high point near 294m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Vernonia Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 148m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course, ranging between roughly 61m and 294m above sea level. 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 May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 4°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 (6%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Vernonia 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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