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Crater Lake Marathon

Crater Lake, OR
Saturday, August 9, 2025


  3 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description
The Crater Lake Marathon course is paved roads, except the last four miles of the Marathon which is dirt/pumice cinders.

The course is along the rim of Crater Lake and at altitudes ranging from 5,980 to 7,850 feet above sea level.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Cancelled
2025: Saturday, August 9, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Very Hilly
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Mostly on Road/Pavement

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 73°F (22°C)
Average High: 91°F (32°C)
Average Low: 56° F (13°C)


PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: N/A
Course Score: N/A


Race Size

2026: No Results
2025: No Results
2024: No Results
2023: 49 Finishers
2022: 58 Finishers
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: N/A
2025: N/A
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No






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Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 7822 feet (2384m)
Min Elevation: 6043 feet (1842m)


No course elevation available at this time.





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Race Reviews


3.0
Based on 1 reviews
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A grueling test

Full Review:

This race is 3 in one. A 10k, half and a full. The race peaks at 7600ft and 3500ft is considered high altitude then you should know what you are in for. There is virtually no flat part of the course, it's either up or down hill. To finish is an accomplishment and the finishers medal can be hung proudly. It's the first race I ever ran in when there were no bathroom lines at the start. The communication prior to the race could have been better but at least the organizers try to answer your emails. Try to scout at least part of the course the day before. Even though they provide bus pickup and drop-off at a couple hotels I would recommend to drive to the start if possible as it took me 4 hours to get back to the hotel after I was done, that was really uncomfortable after a hard race. If you stay at the Shilo Inn meet the bus outside 10 minutes before pickup time. They do not come up to the reception area. You could miss it. California's forest fires almost impacted the race in 2021 but the air cleared 2 days prior allowing the race to be run. Temperatures for 2021 were in the mid 60's but warmed up quickly. Hey its the middle of summer!

Race Tips:

There is a monster hill just after 2 miles. be careful. The other hill in the half marathon will hit you at mile 10. It goes on forever but not as steep. It's hard to prepare for high altitude running if you are just in town for the race but this race by every measure is high altitude so don't be too hard on yourself. Be contented to finish whatever race you decide to run in

Travel/Logistics Tips:

I stayed at the Shilo Inn. Its a fair hotel, but its been impacted by the Covid pandemic and there are in super saver mode. I don't have a problem staying there again as the room is clean but amenities are limited and they no longer offer the free breakfast option as the associated restaurant to the hotel is out of business