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Fastest Marathon Courses in August


This list ranks the fastest marathons in based on the race's Course Score. The Course Score for each marathon is created from an algorithm derived from research on how grade and elevation affect marathon running performance (race time weather is not factored in). For more detailed information, please visit the FAQ.

The BQ % is the percentage of runners who qualified for the Boston Marathon according to the latest race results. Although it is not always indicative of a fast or slow course, the percent of Boston Marathon qualifiers can provide insight into the quality of the field and/or the speed of the course.

To see a ranking of marathons based on the weather factors, in addition to the course characteristics, visit the Fastest Marathons page.


The list only includes certified marathon courses. Keep in mind that Course Scores and ranking assume very good course management and pacing - especially for the extremely downhill races.


 

Fastest Marathon Courses in August

Race Name Course Score BQ % Elevation
1 Tunnel Vision Marathon
North Bend, WA
08/11/2024
104.88
27.47%
Downhill
Downhill Course
2 New England Green River Marathon
Greenfield, MA
08/25/2024
101.71
20.29%
Downhill
Downhill Course
3 Leading Ladies Marathon
Spearfish, SD
08/18/2024
101.68
29.59%
Downhill
Downhill Course
4 Marquette Marathon
Marquette, MI
08/31/2024
100.92
15.76%
Downhill
Downhill Course
5 Pocatello Marathon
Pocatello, ID
08/31/2024
99.79
14.04%
Downhill
Downhill Course
6 Nebraska State Fair Marathon
Grand Island, NE
08/24/2024
99.71
16.67%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
7 Chasing the Unicorn Marathon
Washington Crossing, PA
08/27/2023
99.67
22.58%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
8 Sri Chinmoy Marathon
Congers, NY
08/23/2024
99.58
10.42%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
9 Beaver Canyon Marathon
Beaver, UT
08/03/2024
99.22
7.77%
Downhill
Downhill Course
10 Santa Rosa Marathon
Santa Rosa, CA
08/25/2024
99.16
22.06%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
11 Millennium Meadows Marathon
Grand Rapids, MI
08/25/2024
99.14
22.97%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
12 Camarillo Marathon
Camarillo, CA
08/04/2024
99.13
9.18%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
13 East Canyon Marathon
Morgan, UT
08/31/2024
99.08
11.27%
Downhill
Downhill Course
14 Edmonton Marathon
Edmonton, AB
08/18/2024
99.02
10.79%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
15 Drake Well Marathon
Titusville, PA
08/20/2023
98.99
21.95%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
16 Wausau Marathon
Wausau, WI
08/18/2024
98.92
14.39%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
17 Reykjavik Marathon
Reykjavik, IS
08/24/2024
98.76
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
18 Sioux Falls Marathon
Sioux Falls, SD
08/25/2024
98.66
10.11%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
19 Rockin Brews Marathon
Madison, WI
08/31/2024
98.63
5.34%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
20 Paavo Nurmi Marathon
Hurley, WI
08/10/2024
98.12
12.33%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
21 Humboldt Bay Marathon
Eureka, CA
08/11/2024
98.12
25.53%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
22 Humpys Marathon
Anchorage, AK
08/18/2024
98.08
7.69%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
23 Mexico City Marathon
Mexico City, MX
08/27/2023
88.69
0.10%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course