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Florida Track Club Mary Andrews Marathon

Hawthorne, FL
Saturday, January 17, 2026


  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description
The FTC Marathon will start at the Hawthorne Trail Head of the Gainesville/Hawthorne State Trail. The course follows the flat and fast paved bike bath out for 3.27 miles and then turns around and comes back. Each loop will be 1/4 of a Marathon making it easy for family and friends to view the race. The tree canopy on both sides of the trail will provide both shade and low wind conditions for optimal running!

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Saturday, January 17, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Road/Pavement

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 54°F (12°C)
Average High: 66°F (18°C)
Average Low: 42° F (5°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.43
Course Score: 99.43

Race Size

2026: 51 Finishers
2025: 28 Finishers
2024: 37 Finishers
2023: 36 Finishers
2022: 22 Finishers
2021: 47 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 17.7%
2025: 28.6%
2024: 48.7%
2023: 21.6%
2022: 54.6%
2021: 40.4%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 6 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 66°F  (19°C)
Low: 41°F  (5°C)

Race Start Conditions

48°F  (9°C)
Humidity: 86%

Clear
E 8 mph

PR Score

98.3

Course Score

99.43






How does the Florida Track Club Mary Andrews Marathon Rank?

The Florida Track Club Mary Andrews Marathon was the 533rd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 516th largest in 2024.

This year 17.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 28.6% of runners qualified for Boston in 2025.

This gives the Florida Track Club Mary Andrews Marathon the 23rd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 21st highest percentage so far in 2026.

Its Course Score of 99.43 ranks it as the 128th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 12th fastest course in Florida.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Florida Track Club Mary Andrews Marathon a PR Score of 99.43. This PR Score ranks it as the 89th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest in Florida.

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 143 feet (43m)
Min Elevation: 123 feet (37m)

Elevation Gain: 258 feet (78m)
Elevation Loss: 258 feet (78m)


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Course updated 12/09/2024




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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 1 reviews
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Great Race

Full Review:

The race is on a paved bike trail that is shaded by trees for most of the course. Water/Gatorade stops up and down the course. Best time of year to run this race in Florida. I've set two PRs on this course.

Race Tips:

It is a flat course with a minimal uphill/downhill at the turn around point. I only really noticed it on the last turn around. Smaller race with the ability to bring your own nutrition fueling options. Spread of food options after but for a full meal you will probably need to head back to Gainesville.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Enough porta potties at the start and a set on the course in case you need to use them. I would stay in Gainesville (more hotel & food options) and drive the 30 minutes out to the Hawthorne trailhead start. You can arrive 45 min before the race and be good to go. Plenty of parking thats close by or a short walk.
Reviewed by CG About 2023