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Early October · Midwest · Double Loop

Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon

Ann Arbor, MI · Saturday, October 3, 2026

Event: Marathon (26.2)

Registration opens on the organizer's site

Typical start

47°

Cooler than 58% of U.S. marathons

Modeled historical conditions

Elevation gain

700ft

Flatter than 20% of races

Estimated total climb

Field size

800

Larger than 31% of races

Estimated field

PR potential

7.3/10

Ahead of 37% of races

Almanac model

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

Course profile

700 ft gain · 0 ft net

Rolling course, double loop.

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Schematic profile drawn from total gain, total loss and course category, on a shared vertical scale of 400 ft. Not a surveyed GPS trace.

Race-day weather

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

6 AM

39°

Start

47°

Midday

58°

ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 47°F, excellent marathon conditions.

Typical dew point 40°F, 22% chance of precipitation, wind around 7 mph. All modeled.

The bottom line

A small race that trades atmosphere for room to run.

Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon is a strong choice for a first marathon, and the course rolls gently without any sustained climbing. The tradeoff is atmosphere: expect long quiet stretches and few spectators.

Why runners choose this race

A loop course around Ann Arbor, MI, with steady rollers that reward even pacing.

The case for it

  • Runners who want a low-key start

The tradeoffs

  • You want crowds and on-course energy

Course and logistics

Course type
Double Loop
Surface
Road
Profile
Rolling
Total gain
700 ft(estimated)
Total loss
700 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
0 ft(estimated)
Field size
~800 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Quiet, low-key
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$100(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Saturday
Start / finish
Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing
Early October
Next confirmed date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Registration
Open now
Region
Midwest
Editorial tier
Recommended
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26
  • Loop course
  • Easy entry

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