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Pittsburgh Marathon


Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The next edition is on Sunday, May 2, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 932 ft (284 m); measured from its course file, it's 515 ft (157 m). It starts at 740 ft (226 m) above sea level. Its high point is 975 ft (297 m). The course runs point to point. The field is about 5,024 runners.

There are 32 other upcoming marathons in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Marathon climbs about 36 ft a mile (7 m per km), steeper than 70% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

26.7miDistance
932ftClimbing
5,024runnersField
68°Flow 49°FTypical race day

The course

26.7miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
515ftMeasured climb
515ftDescent
975ftHigh point
724ftLow point

Questions about Pittsburgh Marathon

When is Pittsburgh Marathon 2027?

Pittsburgh Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, May 2, 2027.

Where is Pittsburgh Marathon?

Pittsburgh Marathon is held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

How long is Pittsburgh Marathon?

Pittsburgh Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).

How much elevation gain does Pittsburgh Marathon have?

Pittsburgh Marathon has 932 ft (284 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

What is the weather usually like at Pittsburgh Marathon?

Around Pittsburgh Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 68°F (20°C) and the low about 49°F (10°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Pittsburgh Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Pittsburgh Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is Pittsburgh Marathon?

Pittsburgh Marathon climbs about 36 ft a mile (7 m per km), steeper than 70% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

What other marathons are there in Pennsylvania?

Other upcoming marathons in Pennsylvania include Tiadaghton Trail Challenge (November 14, 2026), D and L RaceFest Marathon (November 15, 2026) and Philadelphia Marathon (November 22, 2026).

Other races in Pennsylvania

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