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Fastest Marathons in Texas


This list ranks the fastest marathons in Texas 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 Galveston Marathon
Galveston, TX
99.66
4.92%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
2 Houston Marathon
Houston, TX
99.53
16.86%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
3 Texas Marathon
Kingwood, TX
99.52
5.26%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
4 USA Fit Marathon
Sugar Land, TX
99.34
8.33%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
5 Woodlands Marathon
The Woodlands, TX
99.34
14.06%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
6 New Years (Eve) Double Marathon
Allen, TX
99.31
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
7 New Years (Day) Double Marathon
Allen, TX
99.31
6.67%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
8 Fort Worth Marathon
Fort Worth, TX
99.29
13.41%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
9 Irving Frost Marathon
Irving, TX
98.99
7.77%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
10 Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon
San Antonio, TX
98.96
3.05%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
11 McAllen Marathon
McAllen, TX
98.91
4.38%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
12 Irving Marathon
Irving, TX
98.83
4.32%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
13 Rescue Rover Marathon (Dalmatian Run Fest)
Bedford, TX
98.81
6.25%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
14 Puppy Power Marathon (Dalmatian Run Fest)
Bedford, TX
98.81
0.10%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
15 Mias Marathon (Dalmatian Run Fest)
Bedford, TX
98.81
0.10%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
16 Run the Alamo 26.2 Marathon
San Antonio, TX
98.77
1.91%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
17 Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon
Seabrook, TX
98.62
4.35%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
18 Bryan-College Station Marathon
College Station, TX
98.45
4.95%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
19 Cowtown Marathon
Fort Worth, TX
98.43
4.25%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
20 Dallas Marathon
Dallas, TX
98.10
5.65%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
21 Lubbock Marathon
Lubbock, TX
97.58
6.90%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
22 Austin Marathon
Austin, TX
97.48
5.59%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
23 South Texas International Marathon
Harlingen, TX
97.41
8.74%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
24 El Paso Marathon
El Paso, TX
96.94
4.70%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
25 Laredo Marathon
Laredo, TX
96.33
10.45%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
26 Marathon 2 Marathon
Marathon, TX
96.31
2.74%
Hilly
Hilly Course