Course features rolling hills that can be both energizing and exhausting, requiring strategic pacing.
The date in early November may present unpredictable weather, so prepare for varying conditions.
Bg26.2 Marathon presents a balance of rolling hills that challenge your endurance without being excessively punishing.
BMQR course profile: Rolling Hills.
Focus on maintaining a steady effort rather than speed on the hills; practice your hill running technique beforehand. Use the downhill sections to gain momentum but avoid pushing too hard that it drains your energy for the climbs ahead.
Detailed elevation profile data is being prepared for this race. Check back soon for interactive course analysis.
Historical average based on 3-year data for this race date
Temp
57.1°F / 39.0°F
Conditions
Rainy
Precipitation
0.11 in
Wind
9.4 mph
Historical averages · Source: Open-Meteo · Actual conditions will vary
Typical conditions: Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions. Fall conditions are typically the most reliable for marathon efforts, with cool mornings that hold through the finish for most runners.
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