United States of America · Monday 3 May 2027
The York Marathon in May 2026 offers a genuinely flat to gently rolling road course that sits between 110m and 158m elevation, making it a solid choice if you want to chase a time without battling serious hills. The 64m total elevation gain is negligible enough that you can focus on your effort rather than managing steep climbs, though the rolling terrain means you won't get the monotony of completely flat running either. This is a road marathon in the United States, so come prepared for the standard logistics of a domestic race and check the race website for details on course support, aid stations, and start times. The May timing is worth considering for your training calendar since it's late enough in spring that you should have reasonable weather, though that depends on your location and fitness plans. If you're targeting a personal best on a forgiving course, this one deserves a closer look at the race details.
Adjusted Time
3:50:32
Time difference: -9.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
On our difficulty model, York Marathon plays about 3 minutes faster than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #1121 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #558 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
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 York Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:52:43 | −07:17 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:21:41 | −08:19 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:50:32 | −09:28 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:19:18 | −10:42 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:47:58 | −12:02 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:16:33 | −13:27 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:45:03 | −14:57 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
York Marathon is a full marathon held in United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 3 May 2027. The course is run on road surface with 64m of total climbing, with its high point near 158m above sea level.
This is a very flat course, with only 64m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Based on historical weather data for May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Cold conditions are expected, with temperatures between 3°C and 9°C. While cold weather reduces overheating risk, runners should dress in layers and be prepared for potential wind chill. There is a high chance of rain (100%). Runners should prepare for wet conditions, including appropriate footwear and clothing choices.
York 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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