How hilly is the Freedom's Run Marathon?
The Freedom's Run Marathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 427 m.
Freedom's Run Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Freedom's Run Marathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 80/100
- Evidence depth
- 28 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Freedom's Run Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Mixed, Towpath, Trail
- Scenery
- Riverside, Countryside, Historic, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Freedom's Run Marathon route go?
The Freedom's Run Marathon route finishes at Shepherdstown, West Virginia (historic town finish). Underfoot, expect mix of grass, crushed gravel and road. It passes C&O Canal National Historical Park, Antietam National Battlefield and Millers Sawmill. Course connects the Civil War town of Shepherdstown to Antietam National Battlefield via the C&O Canal National Park.
Race character
Scenery
- Riverside
- Countryside
- Historic
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Community
- Scenic Tour
- Charity
Terrain
- Mixed
- Towpath
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 427 m
- Net elevation
- 1,000 m
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Qualification status
- USATF certified Boston Qualifier course.
Access and course status
- Finish
- Shepherdstown, West Virginia (historic town finish)
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Mix of grass, crushed gravel and road.
- Landmarks
- C&O Canal National Historical Park, Antietam National Battlefield, Millers Sawmill
- Notable features
- Course connects the Civil War town of Shepherdstown to Antietam National Battlefield via the C&O Canal National Park
- founded as a health-community collaboration co-founded by Dr. Mark Cucuzzella
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 16°CTypical temperature
- 15 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 80Favourability /100