But beyond flat, there’s an entirely separate type of marathon that promises speed that runners are flocking to: downhill marathons.
—with the thought that lack of significant hills will equal faster finishing times.
“As the Boston-qualifying frenzy has heated up in recent years, so has the search for downhill marathons,” said Mike Sohaskey, cofounder ofBefore you get excited about flying down these courses, there are some important caveats. One: If you’re signing up for a downhill marathon, you should“Many of the courses with 5,000 feet of drop [several are on this list] will absolutely crush your quads,” warned Jessica Murphy, cofounder of.
Another tip: Practice downhill running in your race day shoes before you toe the starting line, Murphy added. Why? “Running downhill can give you different hot spots on your feet, and if you haven’t practiced for it, you may be in for some race day foot pain orLastly, know that a downhill course is usually significantly above sea level. Racing at high altitude can be challenging, particularly if you’re a runner who lives and trains at a lower elevation.
With these pointers in mind, read on for a list of nine downhill marathons that might just help you achieve your
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