Vancouver Marathon

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

26.8 miles (43.2 km) · 1,955 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · road · Race

Route facts

Distance	26.8 mi (43.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,955 ft (596 m)
Average gain	73 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 321 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.3%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	3 of 100
Surface	road
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	65%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Vancouver Marathon

How much elevation gain does Vancouver Marathon have?

Vancouver Marathon has 1,955 ft (596 m) of elevation gain over 26.8 miles (43.2 km). That averages 73 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vancouver Marathon?

The difficulty score for Vancouver Marathon is 3 of 100. That is harder than 30.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Vancouver Marathon?

The longest climb on Vancouver Marathon runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 321 ft (98 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.3%.