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Conquer the Canyon Marathon

Wellsboro, PA
Saturday, July 27, 2024

  4 Stars from 4 Reviews

Description

The Conquer the Canyon start and finish lines are located in Colton Point State Park. The course is a double out-and-back route along the west rim of the canyon.

The course surface consists of approximately 6 miles on dirt and 20 miles on gravel paths.



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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: TBD
2024: Saturday, July 27, 2024


Course Information

Profile: Hilly
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Trail

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 69°F (20°C)
Average High: 82°F (27°C)
Average Low: 56° F (13°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 89.58
Course Score: 93.06


Race Size

2024: 57 Finishers
2023: 65 Finishers
2022: No Results
2021: 51 Finishers
2020: No Results
2019: No Results


BQ Percentages

2024: 5.3%
2023: 0%
2022: N/A
2021: 7.8%
2020: N/A
2019: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


Weather Averages for Last 6 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 82°F  (28°C)
Low: 56°F  (13°C)

Race Start Conditions

61°F  (16°C)
Humidity: 90%

Clear
W 4 mph

PR Score

136.19

Course Score

94.16





How does the Conquer the Canyon Marathon Rank?


The Conquer the Canyon Marathon was the 428th largest marathon in the U.S. last year.

This year 5.3% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and no runners qualified for Boston in 2023.

This gives the Conquer the Canyon Marathon the 446th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 270th highest percentage so far in 2024.


Its Course Score of 93.06 ranks it as the 422nd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 17th fastest course in Pennsylvania.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Conquer the Canyon Marathon a PR Score of 89.58. This PR Score ranks it as the 431st fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 17th fastest in Pennsylvania.

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Conquer the Canyon Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 1830 feet (557m)
Min Elevation: 1188 feet (362m)

Elevation Gain: 2477 feet (755m)
Elevation Loss: 2477 feet (755m)


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Course updated 06/29/2023



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Recent Conquer the Canyon Marathon Reviews

4 Stars from 4 Reviews
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Jeanne's review of 2022 Conquer the Canyon Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

This event is for strong, brave and highly energized people! It’s fun, challenging and absolutely beautiful! The hills are no small fete! The event is well organized and reasonably priced. You will never forget your experience!


Race Tips

Take it slow at the beginning on the first 2.5 mile hill!


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Stay local- Penn wells is great!


JD's review of 2022 Conquer the Canyon Marathon.   

3 / 5 Stars

Review

Challenging course in a warm time of year in Pa. Jacket was nice medal and plaque ok. Pretty area and course half paved and half gravel surface. But most people were already running course when I showed up at 7am for 8am race time. Very disappointing for a competitive runner not to run with the competition when website said runners can start early if they need extra time. I didn't get the memo.


Race Tips

Gravel section hard on my calf muscles.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Show up early to beat the heat.


JC's review of 2022 Conquer the Canyon Marathon.   

4 / 5 Stars

Review

It's now called "Conquer the Canyon Marathon." Run though Colton Point State Park. Beautiful but very challenging hilly course run on asphalt and gravel roads. Two out and back loops. It's not a PR course. Most would choose to run this race to appreciate and experience the natural beauty of the area.
It's a reasonably priced "no thrills" marathon.


Race Tips

The course is primarily either uphill or downhill. Very few flat sections. The race provides hydration stations (water/Gatorade) about every two miles, and water bottles at other sections along the course.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

It's about a half mile walk from the parking area to the race start. The race offered an early state, which was helpful because it can get hot in July.


NF's review of 2014 Conquer the Canyon Marathon.   

4 / 5 Stars

Review

This was a challenging, but beautiful course. I was expecting it to be hilly, but didn't realize just how hilly. Very nice shirts & medals.


Race Tips

It's pretty remote, so definitely recommend bringing your own water on course. I only saw 1 port-a-potty on the course.


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