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Fastest Marathons in Michigan


This list ranks the fastest marathons in Michigan 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.


 
Race Name PR Score BQ % Elevation
1 Bayshore Marathon
Traverse City, MI
99.35
21.08%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
2 Martian Marathon
Dearborn, MI
99.24
12.68%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
3 Groundhog Day Marathon
Grand Rapids, MI
99.24
1.15%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
4 Detroit Free Press Marathon
Detroit, MI
99.12
7.44%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
5 Sleeping Bear Marathon
Empire, MI
98.38
2.70%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
6 Grand Rapids Marathon
Grand Rapids, MI
98.29
11.55%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
7 Marquette Marathon
Marquette, MI
98.15
15.76%
Downhill
Downhill Course
8 Kalamazoo Marathon
Kalamazoo, MI
98.03
9.60%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
9 Ann Arbor Marathon
Ann Arbor, MI
97.36
4.40%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
10 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids)
Grand Rapids, MI
97.30
53.97%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
11 Charlevoix Marathon
Charlevoix, MI
96.68
19.95%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
12 Holland Haven Marathon
Holland, MI
96.50
14.81%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
13 Millennium Meadows Marathon
Grand Rapids, MI
95.20
22.97%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course