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Fastest Marathons in January


This list ranks the fastest marathons in January 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 January

Race Name PR Score BQ % Elevation
1 Sun Marathon
Santa Clara, UT
101.11
11.95%
Downhill
Downhill Course
2 Buckeye Marathon
Buckeye, AZ
100.88
18.84%
Downhill
Downhill Course
3 Walt Disney World Marathon
Orlando, FL
99.59
1.17%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
4 Mobile Marathon
Mobile, AL
99.57
18.03%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
5 Houston Marathon
Houston, TX
99.53
16.86%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
6 Texas Marathon
Kingwood, TX
99.52
5.26%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
7 Jekyll Island Marathon
Jekyll Island, GA
99.51
11.55%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
8 Florida Track Club Marathon
Hawthorne, FL
99.43
48.65%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
9 Redding Marathon
Redding, CA
99.35
6.21%
Downhill
Downhill Course
10 New Years (Day) Double Marathon
Allen, TX
99.31
6.67%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
11 Museum of Aviation Marathon
Warner Robins, GA
99.28
14.08%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
12 Louisiana Marathon
Baton Rouge, LA
99.27
12.21%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
13 Big Beach Marathon
Gulf Shores, AL
99.15
6.59%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
14 Daufuskie Island Marathon
Daufuskie Island, SC
99.13
9.57%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
15 Papa Loco Marathon
Conway, AR
99.08
5.88%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
16 McAllen Marathon
McAllen, TX
98.91
4.38%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
17 Town of Celebration Marathon
Celebration, FL
98.88
9.80%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
18 Carlsbad Marathon
Carlsbad, CA
98.24
9.51%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
19 Clearwater Marathon
Clearwater, FL
97.67
3.76%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
20 lululemon Classic City Marathon
Athens, GA
97.43
7.42%
Hilly
Hilly Course
21 State 47 Las Cruces Marathon
Las Cruces, NM
96.88
11.54%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
22 Maui Oceanfront Marathon
Maui, HI
95.48
4.82%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
23 Bermuda Triangle Challenge Marathon
Hamilton, BM
94.95
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
24 Marathon Bahamas
Nassau, BS
93.52
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
25 Red Rock Canyon Marathon
Las Vegas, NV
90.81
Very Hilly
Very Hilly Course