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Fastest Marathons in February


This list ranks the fastest marathons in February based on the race's Personal Record (PR) Score. The PR Score for each marathon is created from an algorithm derived from research on how grade, elevation, and wet bulb temperature and ambient temperature affect marathon running performance. 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 only on the course (no weather impact), visit the Fastest Marathon Courses page.

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


 

Fastest Marathons in February

Race Name PR Score BQ % Elevation
1 Mesa Marathon
Mesa, AZ
101.52
23.85%
Downhill
Downhill Course
2 Ventura Marathon
Ventura, CA
101.36
26.40%
Downhill
Downhill Course
3 Lost Dutchman Marathon
Apache Junction, AZ
99.79
5.63%
Downhill
Downhill Course
4 Galveston Marathon
Galveston, TX
99.66
4.92%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
5 Seville Marathon
Seville, ES
99.61
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
6 Mississippi River Marathon
Greenville, MS
99.52
13.16%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
7 Oak Island Marathon
Oak Island, NC
99.46
15.35%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
8 Donna Marathon
Jacksonville Beach, FL
99.36
5.94%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
9 Groundhog Day Marathon
Grand Rapids, MI
99.24
1.15%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
10 Surf City Marathon
Huntington Beach, CA
99.15
8.38%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
11 Wilmington Marathon
Wilmington, NC
99.12
11.35%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
12 Warm up Columbus
Dublin, OH
99.10
14.29%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
13 Hilton Head Island Marathon
Hilton Head Island, SC
98.98
7.22%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
14 We Run this Beach Marathon
Gulf Shores, AL
98.86
10.69%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
15 Tallahassee Marathon
Tallahassee, FL
98.85
11.36%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
16 Death Valley Marathon
Death Valley, CA
98.81
2.67%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
17 Rescue Rover Marathon (Dalmatian Run Fest)
Bedford, TX
98.81
6.25%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
18 Puppy Power Marathon (Dalmatian Run Fest)
Bedford, TX
98.81
0.10%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
19 Mias Marathon (Dalmatian Run Fest)
Bedford, TX
98.81
8.33%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
20 Railway Marathon
Fultondale, AL
98.62
11.43%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
21 Florida Marathon
Melbourne, FL
98.54
5.88%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
22 Cowtown Marathon
Fort Worth, TX
98.43
4.25%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
23 Skidaway Island Marathon
Savannah, GA
98.29
8.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
24 Buzz Marathon
San Miguel, CA
98.09
0.10%
Hilly
Hilly Course
25 St. Petersburg Distance Classic Marathon
St. Petersburg, FL
98.03
5.81%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
26 Valentines Day Massacre Marathon
Greensboro, NC
97.61
5.56%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
27 Austin Marathon
Austin, TX
97.48
5.59%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
28 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon (2024)
Orlando, FL
97.43
100.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
29 Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
97.34
5.59%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
30 Mississippi Blues Marathon
Jackson, MS
97.24
5.04%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
31 George Washingtons Birthday Marathon
Greenbelt, MD
96.97
8.75%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
32 El Paso Marathon
El Paso, TX
96.94
4.70%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
33 Atlanta Marathon
Atlanta, GA
96.84
5.32%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
34 Ellerbe Marathon
Ellerbe, NC
96.42
4.76%
Hilly
Hilly Course
35 Black Mountain Marathon
Black Mountain, NC
90.66
Very Hilly
Very Hilly Course