The double loop Appletree Marathon course travels through Officer’s Row, Fort Vancouver, Army Barracks, Pearson Airport, the Columbian Riverfront, Marine Park, Wintler Park, Ester Short Park, Farmers Market and the Oldest Apple Tree in the Northwest. The course is mostly flat with a couple short hills.
The Appletree Marathon was the 316th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 358th largest in 2022.
Last year 15.6% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 8.9% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.
This gives the Appletree Marathon the 90th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 203rd highest percentage in 2022.
Its Course Score of 99.27 ranks it as the 150th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 14th fastest course in Washington.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Appletree Marathon a PR Score of 98.37. This PR Score ranks it as the 229th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 16th fastest in Washington.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Appletree Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 111 feet (33m) Min Elevation: 24 feet (7m)
