The Panama City Beach Marathon was the 196th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 171st largest in 2022.
Last year 6.1% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 5.2% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.
This gives the Panama City Beach Marathon the 302nd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 322nd highest percentage in 2022.
Its Course Score of 99.62 ranks it as the 77th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 6th fastest course in Florida.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Panama City Beach Marathon a PR Score of 99.47. This PR Score ranks it as the 73rd fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest in Florida.
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Panama City Beach Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 26 feet (7m) Min Elevation: 2 feet (0m)
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The course for 2022 was awful. It ran along city streets to the 1/4 point then back to the start/finish, then back again to the 1/4 point then back again. Only the intersections were blocked off so runners had to run along the bicycle path alongside traffic. To make matters worse, runners had to dodge other runners coming the other way. The run could have been scenic if the route was designed better. It was a boring and, at times, a dangerous course. Mile markers helped but because the course was only 1/4 distance, not all 26.2 miles were marked. The lesson learned is to scope out the entire race course before you sign up. With marathons now costing $100 why would you pay for a bad experience.
If you stay anywhere along the race course expect to pay 2x the hotel rate. I stayed 4 miles up the beach at a great place that had off-season pricing.
3.5 Stars from 2 Reviews
