Approximately 21 miles of the Salmon Marathon course is dirt or gravel and dirt surface. The last five miles are on pavement. In addition, there are three short stretches along the dirt road that are paved.
There are two short hills on the course, the first hill is after mile 7 and the second hill after the half marathon point.
The remainder of the course is gently rolling, but generally downhill.
Rankings will be listed once the results for this inaugural marathon have been posted.
Its Course Score of 98.44 ranks it as the 281st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 4th fastest course in Idaho.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Salmon Marathon a PR Score of 98.44. This PR Score ranks it as the 222nd fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 4th fastest in Idaho.
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Salmon Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 4887 feet (1489m) Min Elevation: 3931 feet (1198m)
