The Frisco Marathon is a mostly flat rail-to-trail course on the historic Frisco Highline Trail. Approximately 21 miles of the course are on groomed trails and 5 miles on paved surfaces.
The trail is comprised of mostly fine-crushed hard-packed gravel.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. You may need to adjust your time goal, especially if you are not acclimated to higher temperatures and/or humidity.
The Frisco Marathon was the 437th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 397th largest in 2022.
Last year 11.5% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 6.4% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.
This gives the Frisco Marathon the 152nd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 276th highest percentage in 2022.
Its Course Score of 98.84 ranks it as the 230th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 4th fastest course in Missouri.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Frisco Marathon a PR Score of 97.95. This PR Score ranks it as the 267th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 5th fastest in Missouri.
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Frisco Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 1239 feet (377m) Min Elevation: 1061 feet (323m)
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Nice, small home-town race. It's an out and back course on a rail-trail with the first few miles paved and the rest chat.
Good protection from wind most of the race due to trees lining the trail. Can get lonely with ~100 marathoners but not bad as there is a half marathon and 50k/50mile option as well.
Aid stations every 2 miles were nicely stocked and volunteers were well trained.
Temps generally favorable although 70's can feel warm after training in the cold all winter.
Race Tips
Try to negative split. It's not a net downhill. It's a pretty flat out and back.
