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Fastest Marathon Courses in North Carolina


This list ranks the fastest marathons in North Carolina based on the race's Course Score. The Course Score for each marathon is created from an algorithm derived from research on how grade and elevation affect marathon running performance (race time weather is not factored in). 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 on the weather factors, in addition to the course characteristics, visit the Fastest Marathons 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 Marathon Courses in North Carolina

Race Name Course Score BQ % Elevation
1 Coast Guard Marathon
Elizabeth City, NC
99.83
9.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
2 Outer Banks Marathon
Manteo, NC
99.62
4.28%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
3 Emerald Isle Marathon
Emerald Isle, NC
99.46
2.97%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
4 Oak Island Marathon
Oak Island, NC
99.46
15.35%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
5 Wilmington Marathon
Wilmington, NC
99.12
11.35%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
6 Asheville Marathon
Asheville, NC
98.86
9.81%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
7 RDC Marathon
Durham, NC
98.14
8.43%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
8 Tobacco Road Marathon
Cary, NC
97.87
13.26%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
9 Charlotte Marathon
Charlotte, NC
97.72
6.33%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
10 Valentines Day Massacre Marathon
Greensboro, NC
97.61
5.56%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
11 Cannonball Marathon
Greensboro, NC
97.34
5.84%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
12 City of Oaks Marathon
Raleigh, NC
97.07
4.78%
Hilly
Hilly Course
13 Ellerbe Marathon
Ellerbe, NC
96.42
4.76%
Hilly
Hilly Course
14 New River Marathon
Fleetwood, NC
96.09
4.15%
Hilly
Hilly Course
15 Black Mountain Marathon
Black Mountain, NC
90.66
Very Hilly
Very Hilly Course