Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon
Holyoke, United States of America · Monday 3 May 2027
RoadFull Marathon
The Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions takes place in Holyoke, Massachusetts in May 2026 on a flat to gently rolling road course that won't punish your legs with sustained climbing. This full marathon sits at a low elevation between 95 and 103 meters above sea level, so you won't be dealing with thin air or dramatic altitude shifts. The modest terrain makes it a solid choice if you're aiming for a time goal or running it as part of a longer training block rather than as a breakthrough fitness test. May weather in Holyoke should be pleasant for running, typically warm but not yet hot, though you'll want to check conditions closer to race day. Head to the race website to sort out logistics like registration, course maps, and start times so you can plan your taper accordingly.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:00:45
Time difference: +0.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain158m
Elevation High103m
Elevation Low95m
How hard is Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon?
Moderateharder than 41% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon plays about 5 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #676 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #357 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 Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions 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 Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:58:32 | −01:28 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:29:36 | −00:24 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:00:45 | +00:45 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:32:00 | +02:00 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:03:19 | +03:19 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:34:43 | +04:43 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:06:12 | +06:12 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon is a full marathon held in Holyoke, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 3 May 2027. The course is run on road surface with 158m of total climbing, with its high point near 103m above sea level.
Elevation Profile
With 158m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Surface Type: Road
Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions 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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