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Bound for Boston (Denver) Marathon

Denver, CO
Sunday, August 2, 2026


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Course Description
The course is a 1 mile loop around the campus of Northfield High School.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, August 2, 2026
2025: TBD

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 72°F (22°C)
Average High: 88°F (31°C)
Average Low: 57° F (13°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 92.46
Course Score: 93.66


Race Size

2025: 8 Finishers
2024: 2 Finishers
2023: No Results
2022: No Results
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 0%
2024: 50%
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A
2020: N/A


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 0 Years


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Bound for Boston (Denver) Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Bound for Boston (Denver) Marathon was the 587th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 584th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, no Bound for Boston (Denver) Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 50% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Bound for Boston (Denver) Marathon ranked 474th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 7th in 2024. In Colorado, it ranked 10th in 2025 and 1st in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


The Bound for Boston (Denver) Marathon has a Course Score of 93.66, ranking it as the 444th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 5th fastest marathon course in Colorado.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Bound for Boston (Denver) Marathon a PR Score of 92.46. The PR Score ranks the Bound for Boston (Denver) Marathon as the 445th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 7th best marathon for a PR in Colorado.

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

Bound for Boston (Denver) Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed444th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 5th fastest marathon course in Colorado
Top 97% Nationally#5 of 9 in Colorado
PR Potential445th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 7th best marathon for a PR in Colorado
Top 97% Nationally#7 of 9 in Colorado
Boston Qualifier Rate474th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 10th highest BQ percentage in Colorado
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 99% Nationally#10 of 10 in Colorado
Race Size587th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 17th largest marathon in Colorado
Based on 2025 results
Top 99% Nationally#17 of 17 in Colorado

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 5245 feet (1599m)
Min Elevation: 5233 feet (1595m)

Elevation Gain: 383 feet (116m)
Elevation Loss: 385 feet (117m)


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Course updated 01/04/2026





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