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Boring Marathon

Gresham, OR
Sunday, September 13, 2026


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Course Description
The marathon, half marathon, and 8K will mainly be on the Springwater Trail, starting and ending in downtown Boring. The marathon begins at Boring Station Trailhead park and heads out onto the Springwater trail (paved pathway) until reaching Palmblad Road. Here, marathoners turn right and head up the hill and around a quiet neighborhood on a wide shoulder and sleepy streets for a few miles, then back to the Springwater Trail, turning right and going to Gresham Main City Park. They will then follow the Springwater until it intersects the Gresham-Fairview Trail near Cedarville, follow the Gresham-Fairview Trail to Division Street, where there is a turnaround, and back to the Springwater Trail, turning right and running to a turnaround and then repeating this same route back to Boring.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, September 13, 2026
2025: Sunday, September 14, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 63°F (17°C)
Average High: 77°F (25°C)
Average Low: 50° F (10°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.51
Course Score: 98.61


Race Size

2025: 58 Finishers
2024: 61 Finishers
2023: 34 Finishers
2022: No Results
2021: 63 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 5.2%
2024: 6.6%
2023: 5.9%
2022: N/A
2021: 12.7%
2020: N/A


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 2 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 66°F  (19°C)
Low: 52°F  (11°C)

Race Start Conditions

57°F  (14°C)
Humidity: 92%

Rain, Overcast
N 1 mph

PR Score

97.24

Course Score

98.61









Boring Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Boring Marathon was the 447th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 432nd largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 5.2% of Boring Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 6.6% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Boring Marathon ranked 272nd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 247th in 2024. In Oregon, it ranked 7th in 2025 and 7th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


The Boring Marathon has a Course Score of 98.61, ranking it as the 282nd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 7th fastest marathon course in Oregon.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Boring Marathon a PR Score of 97.51. The PR Score ranks the Boring Marathon as the 325th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 8th best marathon for a PR in Oregon.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Boring Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Oregon for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Boring Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed282nd fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 7th fastest marathon course in Oregon
Top 62% Nationally#7 of 10 in Oregon
PR Potential325th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 8th best marathon for a PR in Oregon
Top 71% Nationally#8 of 10 in Oregon
Boston Qualifier Rate272nd highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 7th highest BQ percentage in Oregon
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 57% Nationally#7 of 9 in Oregon
Race Size447th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 12th largest marathon in Oregon
Based on 2025 results
Top 76% Nationally#12 of 14 in Oregon

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.




Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 550 feet (167m)
Min Elevation: 287 feet (87m)

Elevation Gain: 628 feet (191m)
Elevation Loss: 628 feet (191m)


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Course updated 04/23/2024





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