The double out-and-back Coeur d'Alene Marathon marathon course is relatively flat, however runners encounter one significant hill at mile 4 and 17 on the way out and again at mile 7 and 20 on the way back to the turnaround and finish.
The course runs through downtown Coeur d'Alene before turning onto the Centennial Trail along the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. The turnaround point is at Higgens Point with the finish line at McEuen Park.
From the Race Organizer - The Coeur d'Alene Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k run offers one of the most spectacular events in the country. At an elevation of 2200 feet above sea level, the resort community of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, resting on the shores of spectacular Lake Coeur d'Alene, welcomes visitors to one of the most breathtaking races in North America. Select between marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k race distances.
The Coeur d Alene Marathon was the 194th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 179th largest in 2022.
Last year 6.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 7.7% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.
This gives the Coeur d Alene Marathon the 281st highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 238th highest percentage in 2022.
Its Course Score of 97.88 ranks it as the 329th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 4th fastest course in Idaho.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Coeur d Alene Marathon a PR Score of 97.88. This PR Score ranks it as the 271st fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 4th fastest in Idaho.
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Coeur d Alene Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 2272 feet (692m) Min Elevation: 2133 feet (650m)
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