Yakima River Canyon Marathon
Selah, United States of America · Saturday 3 April 2027
The marathon course is a point-to-point route beginning just south of Ellensburg, Washington, and finishing near Selah. Runners follow a paved road that traces the path of the Yakima River through a canyon, moving primarily along Washington State Route 821. The total course distance is 26.2 miles.
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Adjusted Time
3:59:31
Time difference: -0.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain237m
Elevation High457m
Elevation Low358m
Weather Forecast
High14°C
Low4°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Yakima River Canyon Marathon?
Moderateharder than 37% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Yakima River Canyon Marathon plays about 3 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #725 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #355 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 Yakima River Canyon 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 Yakima River Canyon Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:57:13 | −02:47 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:28:17 | −01:43 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:59:31 | −00:29 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:30:52 | +00:52 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:02:22 | +02:22 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:33:58 | +03:58 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:05:42 | +05:42 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Yakima River Canyon Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Yakima River Canyon Marathon is a full marathon held in Selah, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 3 April 2027. The course is run on road surface with 237m of total climbing, with its high point near 457m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Yakima River Canyon Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 237m 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 April, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 4°C to 14°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 (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Yakima River Canyon 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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