Course features significant elevation changes with steep climbs and descents throughout the 26.2 miles.
Only 2.3% of participants achieve a Boston qualifying time, highlighting the course's difficulty.
Field size is limited to 89 finishers, providing a close-knit community atmosphere during the race.
Located in the picturesque hills of Northern Pennsylvania, the marathon showcases the region's natural beauty, enhancing the challenge.
With a challenging PR score of 95.2, this marathon will test your endurance on its hilly terrain. Runners often describe the ascent and descent as relentless, making each mile feel unique yet demanding. Set against the backdrop of rural Pennsylvania, the scenic views can be distracting—in a good way—as you tackle the course's relentless inclines. Just over 2% of finishers manage a Boston qualifying time, so managing your effort will be key here.
Focus on conserving energy during the initial climbs to avoid burnout later in the race. Take advantage of downhill sections to regain speed while maintaining control to prevent injury.
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
76.4°F / 59.5°F
Conditions
Rainy
Precipitation
0.13 in
Wind
11.6 mph
Historical averages · Source: Open-Meteo · Actual conditions will vary
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