Rolling hills create a varied terrain that tests endurance and strength.
This marathon isn’t just your average scenic run; it has a rolling profile that requires strategic energy management.
BMQR course profile: Rolling Hills.
Focus on maintaining effort rather than pace, especially on the initial climbs. Use the downhill sections to regain speed, but ensure that you save energy for the latter parts of the race where fatigue may set in.
No elevation data was found in the course profile file.
Historical average based on 3-year data for this race date
Temp
67.3°F / 47.5°F
Conditions
Rainy
Precipitation
0.19 in
Wind
15.6 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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