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Granite State Marathon

Nashua, NH
Saturday, May 9, 2026


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Course Description
**Part of the 5 Day New England Marathon Challenge Series**

The Granite State Marathon course is five laps of a 5.08 mile loop, plus .8 mile spur at the start.

The marathon starts and finishes at Mine Falls Park and runs along the Nashua River.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Mostly on Trails

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: Yes


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 63°F (17°C)
Average High: 71°F (21°C)
Average Low: 45° F (7°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.61
Course Score: 98.61


Race Size

2026: 63 Finishers
2025: 48 Finishers
2024: 35 Finishers
2023: 38 Finishers
2022: 67 Finishers
2021: 67 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 0%
2025: 0%
2024: 0%
2023: 2.6%
2022: 4.5%
2021: 1.5%


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 4 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 63°F  (17°C)
Low: 43°F  (6°C)

Race Start Conditions

46°F  (8°C)
Humidity: 91%

Partially cloudy
NW 3 mph

PR Score

98.28

Course Score

98.61









Granite State Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Granite State Marathon was the 463rd largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 498th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, no Granite State Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, no finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Granite State Marathon ranked 455th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 216th so far in 2026. In New Hampshire, it ranked 5th in 2025 and 2nd so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Granite State Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.


The Granite State Marathon has a Course Score of 98.61, ranking it as the 283rd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest marathon course in New Hampshire.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Granite State Marathon a PR Score of 98.61. The PR Score ranks the Granite State Marathon as the 223rd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 3rd best marathon for a PR in New Hampshire.

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

Granite State Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed283rd fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd fastest marathon course in New Hampshire
Top 62% Nationally#3 of 5 in New Hampshire
PR Potential223rd best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd best marathon for a PR in New Hampshire
Top 49% Nationally#3 of 5 in New Hampshire
Boston Qualifier Rate455th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 5th highest BQ percentage in New Hampshire
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 95% Nationally#5 of 5 in New Hampshire
Race Size463rd largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 5th largest marathon in New Hampshire
Based on 2025 results
Top 78% Nationally#5 of 5 in New Hampshire

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Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 176 feet (53m)
Min Elevation: 119 feet (36m)


Granite

Course updated 05/13/2026





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