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Early February · Southeast · Loop

Tallahassee Marathon and Half Marathon

Tallahassee, FL · Sunday, February 7, 2027

Event: Tallahassee Marathon

Registration opens on the organizer's site

Typical start

50°

Cooler than 42% of U.S. marathons

Modeled historical conditions

Elevation gain

750ft

Flatter than 19% of races

Estimated total climb

Field size

500

Larger than 14% of races

Estimated field

PR potential

4.8/10

Ahead of 7% of races

Almanac model

Percentiles compare this race against all 224 U.S. marathons in the Almanac.

Course profile

750 ft gain · 0 ft net

Hilly course, loop.

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Schematic profile drawn from total gain, total loss and course category, on a shared vertical scale of 800 ft. Not a surveyed GPS trace.

Race-day weather

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

6 AM

42°

Start

50°

Midday

61°

ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 50°F, excellent marathon conditions.

Typical dew point 43°F, 22% chance of precipitation, wind around 7 mph. All modeled.

The bottom line

This one is about the day, not the clock.

Tallahassee Marathon and Half Marathon is a strong choice for runners who like a course with real character, and the climbing is the point here. The tradeoff is atmosphere: expect long quiet stretches and few spectators.

Why runners choose this race

A loop course around Tallahassee, FL, with real climbing that will cost you time if you race it hard early.

The case for it

  • Runners who want a low-key start

The tradeoffs

  • You want crowds and on-course energy
  • You are chasing a flat-course PR

Course and logistics

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Profile
Hilly
Total gain
750 ft(estimated)
Total loss
750 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
0 ft(estimated)
Field size
~500 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Quiet, low-key
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$100(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Sunday
Start / finish
Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing
Early February
Next confirmed date
Sunday, February 7, 2027
Registration
Open now
Region
Southeast
Editorial tier
Recommended
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26
  • Loop course
  • Hilly course
  • Easy entry

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