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Fastest Marathons in July


This list ranks the fastest marathons in July 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 July

Race Name PR Score BQ % Elevation
1 Jack and Jills Downhill Marathon
North Bend, WA
103.38
30.56%
Downhill
Downhill Course
2 Jack and Jills Downhill Marathon (Saturday)
North Bend, WA
103.38
22.97%
Downhill
Downhill Course
3 Deseret News Marathon
Salt Lake City, UT
99.54
15.31%
Downhill
Downhill Course
4 King Salmon Marathon
Cordova, AK
99.04
7.14%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
5 Gold Coast Marathon
Southport, AU
98.49
17.60%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
6 Foot Traffic Flat Marathon
Portland, OR
98.17
18.15%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
7 Juneau Marathon
Juneau, AK
96.85
1.61%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
8 Shoreline Marathon
Ventura, CA
96.65
7.27%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
9 Nova Scotia Marathon
Barrington, NS
96.59
12.09%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
10 Aspen Valley Marathon
Basalt, CO
96.36
13.04%
Downhill
Downhill Course
11 Mesa Falls Marathon
Ashton, ID
96.09
8.77%
Downhill
Downhill Course
12 San Francisco Marathon
San Francisco, CA
95.59
3.79%
Hilly
Hilly Course
13 Mad Marathon
Waitsfield, VT
92.72
2.31%
Hilly
Hilly Course
14 Conquer the Canyon Marathon
Wellsboro, PA
89.58
0.10%
Hilly
Hilly Course