Woodlands Marathon
The Woodlands, United States of America · Saturday 27 February 2027
The event is a long-distance running race held annually in The Woodlands, Texas. The primary marathon typically occurs in late February, with the upcoming event scheduled for February 28, 2026. It is part of a larger running festival that includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 2K family run on different dates. The setting is an urban and suburban course through the streets of Town Center and the broader Woodlands community, a planned development north of Houston.
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Adjusted Time
4:36:05
Time difference: +36.1 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain101m
Elevation High59m
Elevation Low38m
Weather Forecast
High22°C
Low10°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Woodlands Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 89% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Woodlands Marathon plays about 38 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #123 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #64 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 Woodlands 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 Woodlands Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:29:19 | +29:19 |
| 3:30:00 | 4:02:51 | +32:51 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:36:05 | +36:05 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:09:06 | +39:06 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:41:57 | +41:57 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:14:41 | +44:41 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:47:18 | +47:18 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Woodlands Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Woodlands Marathon is a full marathon held in The Woodlands, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 27 February 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 101m of total climbing, with its high point near 59m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Woodlands Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 101m 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 February, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 10°C and 22°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 (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
Woodlands Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
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