Buzzard Marathon (PA)

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States

25.0 miles (40.2 km) · 4,100 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	25.0 mi (40.2 km)
Elevation gain	4,100 ft (1,250 m)
Average gain	164 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	2.2 mi, 1,063 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	54.1%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	18%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Buzzard Marathon (PA)

How much elevation gain does Buzzard Marathon (PA) have?

Buzzard Marathon (PA) has 4,100 ft (1,250 m) of elevation gain over 25.0 miles (40.2 km). That averages 164 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Buzzard Marathon (PA)?

The difficulty score for Buzzard Marathon (PA) is 7.5 of 100. That is harder than 57.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Buzzard Marathon (PA)?

The longest climb on Buzzard Marathon (PA) runs 2.2 miles (3.6 km) and gains 1,063 ft (324 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 54.1%.