Sandhills Marathon

Road Running covering 21.1 km to 42.2 km in Valentine (Nebraska, United States)

Location

Valentine, Nebraska, United StatesShow on map(42.8701° N, 100.5420° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Sandhills Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Valentine, Nebraska, US focused on Road Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, City Run, Point-to-Point.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (sandhillsmarathon.net).

Official website

Sandhills Marathon in Valentine (Work: "Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event" · Photo: **Shixart1985** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road City Run Point-to-Point

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	224 m - 348 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	227 m - 289 m	Point-to-point course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-162 m D-

Altitude range

224 m - 348 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.8 % / 1.4 %

Course format

Point-to-point course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 348 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 224 m to 348 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -162 m D-)

Peak: 348 m·at 17.1 km·Ø 0.8 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Sandhills Marathon take place?

Sandhills Marathon takes place in Valentine, Nebraska, US (start area at coordinates 42.8701° N, 100.542° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Sandhills Marathon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Sandhills Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -162 m of elevation loss, ranging between 224 m and 348 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Sandhills Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (sandhillsmarathon.net).