This list ranks the fastest marathons 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, 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 | |
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301 | Des Moines MarathonDes Moines, IA | | |
Rolling Course |
302 | Three Days at the Fair Marathon (Spring)Augusta, NJ | | |
Mostly Flat Course |
303 | MO Cowbell MarathonSt. Charles, MO | | |
Mostly Flat Course |
304 | Oakland MarathonOakland, CA | | |
Rolling Course |
305 | Maine MarathonPortland, ME | | |
Rolling Course |
306 | Frisco MarathonWillard, MO | | |
Mostly Flat Course |
307 | Flowerfest Marathon at Callaway GardensPine Mountain, GA | | |
Rolling Course |
308 | Oklahoma City Memorial MarathonOklahoma City, OK | | |
Rolling Course |
309 | Garmin Olathe MarathonOlathe, KS | | |
Rolling Course |
310 | Coeur d Alene MarathonCoeur d' Alene, ID | | |
Rolling Course |
311 | Sydney MarathonSydney, AU | | Rolling Course |
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312 | Tobacco Road MarathonCary, NC | | |
Rolling Course |
313 | Fox Valley MarathonSt. Charles, IL | | |
Mostly Flat Course |
314 | Newport Rhode Races MarathonNewport, RI | | |
Rolling Course |
315 | Spokane MarathonSpokane, WA | | |
Hilly Course |
316 | Madeline Island MarathonLa Pointe, WI | | |
Rolling Course |
317 | Auckland MarathonAuckland, NZ | | Rolling Course |
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318 | Hogeye MarathonSpringdale, AR | | |
Rolling Course |
319 | Stockholm MarathonStockholm, SE | | Rolling Course |
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320 | Mankato MarathonMankato, MN | | |
Downhill Course |
321 | Horse Capital MarathonLexington, KY | | |
Rolling Course |
322 | Montreal MarathonMontreal, QC | | |
Rolling Course |
323 | Maritime MarathonManitowoc, WI | | |
Mostly Flat Course |
324 | Vermont City MarathonBurlington, VT | | |
Rolling Course |
325 | Newport Marathon (RI)Newport, RI | | |
Rolling Course |
326 | Seaside MarathonVentura, CA | | |
Mostly Flat Course |
327 | Baltimore MarathonBaltimore, MD | | |
Hilly Course |
328 | Governors Cup MarathonHelena, MT | | |
Downhill Course |
329 | Flying Pig MarathonCincinnati, OH | | |
Hilly Course |
330 | Silver Comet MarathonMableton, GA | | |
Rolling Course |
331 | Clearwater MarathonClearwater, FL | | |
Mostly Flat Course |
332 | Louisville MarathonLouisville, KY | | |
Hilly Course |
333 | Little Rock MarathonLittle Rock, AR | | |
Rolling Course |
334 | Charlotte MarathonCharlotte, NC | | |
Rolling Course |
335 | Andrew Jackson MarathonJackson, TN | | |
Rolling Course |
336 | Valentines Day Massacre MarathonGreensboro, NC | | |
Rolling Course |
337 | Humpys MarathonAnchorage, AK | | |
Rolling Course |
338 | Chattanooga MarathonChattanooga, TN | | |
Rolling Course |
339 | United States Air Force MarathonDayton, OH | | |
Mostly Flat Course |
340 | Lubbock MarathonLubbock, TX | | |
Rolling Course |
341 | Boring MarathonGresham, OR | | |
Rolling Course |
342 | Austin MarathonAustin, TX | | |
Rolling Course |
343 | U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon (2024)Orlando, FL | | |
Very Flat Course |
344 | Big Sur International MarathonCarmel, CA | | |
Hilly Course |
345 | Classic City MarathonAthens, GA | | |
Hilly Course |
346 | Potomac River Run Marathon (October)Washington, DC | | |
Mostly Flat Course |
347 | South Texas International MarathonHarlingen, TX | | |
Very Flat Course |
348 | Ann Arbor MarathonAnn Arbor, MI | | |
Rolling Course |
349 | Valley Harvest MarathonWolfville, NS | | |
Rolling Course |
350 | Los Angeles MarathonLos Angeles, CA | | |
Rolling Course |