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Frisco Marathon

Willard, MO
Saturday, April 25, 2026


  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description
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.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Mostly on Trails

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 60°F (15°C)
Average High: 72°F (22°C)
Average Low: 48° F (8°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.95
Course Score: 98.84

Race Size

2026: 59 Finishers
2025: 43 Finishers
2024: 82 Finishers
2023: 61 Finishers
2022: 63 Finishers
2021: 137 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 5.1%
2025: 14%
2024: 4.9%
2023: 11.5%
2022: 6.4%
2021: 7.3%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 15 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 71°F  (22°C)
Low: 52°F  (11°C)

Race Start Conditions

57°F  (14°C)
Humidity: 79%

Clear
E 12 mph

PR Score

97.16

Course Score

98.84






Frisco Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Frisco Marathon was the 476th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 384th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 5.1% of Frisco Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 14% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Frisco Marathon ranked 80th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 134th so far in 2026. In Missouri, it ranked 1st in 2025 and 1st so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Frisco Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

The Frisco Marathon has a Course Score of 98.84, ranking it as the 248th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest marathon course in Missouri.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Frisco Marathon a PR Score of 97.95. The PR Score ranks the Frisco Marathon as the 293rd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 4th best marathon for a PR in Missouri.

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

Frisco Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed248th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd fastest marathon course in Missouri
Top 54% Nationally#3 of 8 in Missouri
PR Potential293rd best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 4th best marathon for a PR in Missouri
Top 64% Nationally#4 of 8 in Missouri
Boston Qualifier Rate80th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 1st highest BQ percentage in Missouri
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 17% Nationally#1 of 9 in Missouri
Race Size476th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 11th largest marathon in Missouri
Based on 2025 results
Top 81% Nationally#11 of 13 in Missouri

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Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 1239 feet (377m)
Min Elevation: 1061 feet (323m)


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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 1 reviews
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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.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Stay in Springfield, MO-about 6 miles away.
Reviewed by Eric johnson About 2015