The Cheap Marathon
The Cheap Marathon is a flat New Hampshire rail-trail road marathon with a time-trial start, fast pacing conditions, and a small-field feel.
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The Cheap Marathon quick facts
- Flat rail-trail road marathon in Windham
- Time-trial start with runners seeded by pace
- 6 hour 30 minute marathon cutoff
- No race-day registration because of the start format
About the The Cheap Marathon
The Cheap Marathon is built for runners who want a clean shot at a fast day. The race uses a time-trial start on the Windham and Derry Rail Trail, so the field spreads out early and the full marathon feels calmer than a typical crowded spring road race.
The Cheap Marathon course description
The marathon covers two out-and-back loops on paved rail trail. The profile stays flat enough for steady pacing, aid is spaced about every 3 miles, and the time-trial format helps keep the opening stretch from bunching up.
Weather for the The Cheap Marathon
Early April in southern New Hampshire often means a cold wait at the start with better racing weather once the day gets moving. Wind and raw temperatures can matter, especially on an exposed rail-trail morning.
Past The Cheap Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, April 3, 2027 | — | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, April 4, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, April 20, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
The Cheap Marathon FAQ
When is the The Cheap Marathon?
The 2027 The Cheap Marathon is on Saturday, April 3, 2027.
How do I register for the The Cheap Marathon?
You can register for the The Cheap Marathon at runreg.com.
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