Birkie Trail Marathon

WI, USA

26.5 miles (42.6 km) · 1,726 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Birkie Trail Marathon is a 26.5-mile loop route in WI, USA, gaining 1,726 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 416 feet at an average 1.6% grade. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	26.5 mi (42.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,726 ft (526 m)
Average gain	65 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	7.8 mi, 199 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.4%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	3.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	65%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	5%

Questions about Birkie Trail Marathon

How much elevation gain does Birkie Trail Marathon have?

Birkie Trail Marathon has 1,726 ft (526 m) of elevation gain over 26.5 miles (42.6 km). That averages 65 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Birkie Trail Marathon?

The difficulty score for Birkie Trail Marathon is 3.6 of 100. That is harder than 33.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Birkie Trail Marathon?

The longest climb on Birkie Trail Marathon runs 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and gains 199 ft (61 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.4%.