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Fastest Marathons in Pennsylvania


This list ranks the fastest marathons in Pennsylvania 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 Steamtown Marathon
Scranton, PA
100.98
18.60%
Downhill
Downhill Course
2 Jim Thorpe Marathon
Jim Thorpe, PA
100.40
20.49%
Downhill
Downhill Course
3 St. Lukes D and L RaceFest Marathon
Allentown, PA
99.70
6.80%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
4 Jack and Jills Downhill (PA) Marathon
Jim Thorpe, PA
99.39
26.38%
Downhill
Downhill Course
5 Veterans Marathon (PA)
Black Lick, PA
99.20
6.67%
Hilly
Hilly Course
6 Great Allegheny Ohiopyle Marathon
Ohiopyle, PA
99.13
4.55%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
7 Harrisburg Marathon
Harrisburg, PA
99.07
21.12%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
8 Two Rivers Marathon
Lackawaxen, PA
98.82
29.41%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
9 Two Rivers Marathon (Sunday)
Lackawaxen, PA
98.82
28.00%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
10 York Marathon
York, PA
98.65
17.09%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
11 Erie Marathon
Erie, PA
98.55
38.85%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
12 Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia, PA
98.17
13.12%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
13 Pittsburgh Marathon
Pittsburgh, PA
98.15
6.41%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
14 Gettysburg North-South Marathon
Gettysburg, PA
96.94
2.96%
Hilly
Hilly Course
15 Drake Well Marathon
Titusville, PA
95.40
10.26%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
16 Gods Country Marathon Race Series
Galeton, PA
95.20
6.35%
Very Hilly
Very Hilly Course
17 Conquer the Canyon Marathon
Wellsboro, PA
89.58
5.26%
Hilly
Hilly Course