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Death Valley Marathon

Death Valley, CA
Saturday, February 7, 2026


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Course Description
The Death Valley Marathon is an out-and-back relatively flat course (fewer than 500 feet of climbing and descending). The course runs along Hwy. 190 through the heart of Death Valley National Park. The entire course is below sea level with fantastic vistas of the surrounding mountain ranges: the Panamints, the Funerals, the Cottonwoods, the Blacks and the Grapevines.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Saturday, February 7, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 57°F (13°C)
Average High: 70°F (21°C)
Average Low: 43° F (6°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.81
Course Score: 98.81


Race Size

2026: 42 Finishers
2025: 98 Finishers
2024: 80 Finishers
2023: 75 Finishers
2022: 81 Finishers
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: N/A
2025: N/A
2024: N/A
2023: 2.7%
2022: 3.7%
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 13 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 69°F  (21°C)
Low: 42°F  (6°C)

Race Start Conditions

50°F  (10°C)
Humidity: 48%

Clear
N 4 mph

PR Score

99.11

Course Score

99.19









Death Valley Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Death Valley Marathon was the 377th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 389th largest marathon in the U.S..

The Death Valley Marathon has a Course Score of 98.81, ranking it as the 254th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 20th fastest marathon course in California.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Death Valley Marathon a PR Score of 98.81. The PR Score ranks the Death Valley Marathon as the 193rd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 13th best marathon for a PR in California.

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

Death Valley Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed254th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 20th fastest marathon course in California
Top 55% Nationally#20 of 34 in California
PR Potential193rd best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 13th best marathon for a PR in California
Top 42% Nationally#13 of 34 in California
Race Size377th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 29th largest marathon in California
Based on 2025 results
Top 64% Nationally#29 of 49 in California

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: -139 feet (-42m)
Min Elevation: -249 feet (-75m)

Elevation Gain: 559 feet (170m)
Elevation Loss: 559 feet (170m)


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