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Early November · Southeast · Loop

Savannah Rock 'n' Roll / River Street Marathon

Savannah, GA

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  • Best for PR
  • Boston Qualifier
  • First Marathon
Official site

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Typical start temp
55°F(estimated)
Field size
~1,500 runners(estimated)
Course
Flat
Elevation
150 ft gain(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A loop course around Savannah, GA, with very little meaningful elevation change.

Good fit if

  • · PR attempts
  • · Boston qualification
  • · First-time marathoners

Think twice if

  • No notable warnings in the data.

Course and logistics

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Total gain
150 ft(estimated)
Field size
~1,500 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Pockets of spectators
Entry
Data coming soon
Start / finish
Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing
Early November
Region
Southeast
Editorial tier
Featured
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

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Good to know

  • Best for PR
  • Boston Qualifier
  • First Marathon
  • Loop course
  • Flat course
  • Destination race

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start
55°F(estimated)
By midday
66°F(estimated)
Dew point
48°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 55°F — good conditions.

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