Next race
Saturday, 8 May 2027
7:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Urban road
Elevation
Rolling · 150 m gain
150 m climbing
Race profile
The Granite State Marathon draws approximately 63 finishers each November on an urban road in Nashua, United States. Nashua's Granite State Marathon serves southern New Hampshire runners on a certified urban loop. The course tours Nashua neighborhoods, riverfront roads, and southern New Hampshire city streets. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Granite State Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 63 finishers
Course & terrain
The Granite State Marathon is a rolling urban road course with moderate climbs. Starts and finishes in Nashua on a southern New Hampshire urban loop. The course tours Nashua neighborhoods, riverfront roads, and southern New Hampshire city streets. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs.
The Granite State Marathon course is rolling over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 150 metres of climbing and 140 metres of descent, with a net climb of 10 metres from start to finish.
Rolling · 150 m gain — approx. 54 m above sea level
↑ 150 m · ↓ 140 m · net +10 m
Registration
Granite State Marathon is typically held in November. Registration opens through https://www.granitestateraces.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
Getting there
Manchester (MHT)
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
19 km / 12 mi
Bedford (BED)
Laurence G Hanscom Field
36 km / 22 mi
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
What flat, rolling, and hilly really mean — and how to read elevation gain, net change, and altitude on a marathon course.
How major marathons allocate places — open entry, lotteries, charity bibs, tour operators, and what to check before you commit to a trip.
How temperature, humidity, wind, and rain affect marathon performance — and how to use typical race-day weather when choosing a start line.
