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Garmin Marathon - Durham

Durham, NC
Saturday, May 1, 2027


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Course Description
The Garmin Durham course highlights Durham's rich urban heritage, including the historic American Tobacco Campus start, landmark buildings along Watts Street, and scenic trails like the American Tobacco Trail. It balances city views with lots of rolling hills and nature, culminating in a finish at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium on the Duke University campus.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: Saturday, May 1, 2027
2026: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 62°F (16°C)
Average High: 74°F (23°C)
Average Low: 51° F (10°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 96.94
Course Score: 97.81

Race Size

2026: 880 Finishers
2025: No Results
2024: No Results
2023: No Results
2022: No Results
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: 6.6%
2025: N/A
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Weather Averages for Last 2 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 75°F  (24°C)
Low: 62°F  (17°C)

Race Start Conditions

64°F  (18°C)
Humidity: 91%

Overcast
N 3 mph

PR Score

95.6

Course Score

99.28






Garmin Marathon - Durham Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

Marathon rankings for the Garmin Marathon - Durham will be listed for 2026 at the end of the year once finisher results are available.

The Garmin Marathon - Durham has a Course Score of 97.81, ranking it as the 364th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 9th fastest marathon course in North Carolina.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Garmin Marathon - Durham a PR Score of 96.94. The PR Score ranks the Garmin Marathon - Durham as the 361st best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 12th best marathon for a PR in North Carolina.

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

Garmin Marathon - Durham Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed364th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 9th fastest marathon course in North Carolina
Top 79% Nationally#9 of 16 in North Carolina
PR Potential361st best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 12th best marathon for a PR in North Carolina
Top 78% Nationally#12 of 16 in North Carolina

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 433 feet (132m)
Min Elevation: 245 feet (74m)

Elevation Gain: 1004 feet (306m)
Elevation Loss: 1037 feet (316m)


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Course updated 05/12/2026




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