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Holly Jolly Marathon

Camarillo, CA
Sunday, December 20, 2026


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Course Description
Start / Finish will be at the Pleasant Valley Fields Park at the Village At The Park Sports Complex. This course is over the mostly flat Camarillo bike path. No auto traffic to worry about on this course. Post race street tacos too! Certified Course and Boston Qualifier!





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, December 20, 2026
2025: Sunday, December 21, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 55°F (12°C)
Average High: 69°F (20°C)
Average Low: 41° F (5°C)


PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.13
Course Score: 99.13


Race Size

2025: 53 Finishers
2024: No Results
2023: No Results
2022: No Results
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 3.8%
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A
2020: N/A


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No






Holly Jolly Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Holly Jolly Marathon was the 456th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers.

In 2025, 3.8% of Holly Jolly Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Holly Jolly Marathon ranked 338th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025. In California, it ranked 23rd in 2025. This provides a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


The Holly Jolly Marathon has a Course Score of 99.13, ranking it as the 196th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 16th fastest marathon course in California.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Holly Jolly Marathon a PR Score of 99.13. The PR Score ranks the Holly Jolly Marathon as the 142nd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 11th best marathon for a PR in California.

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

Holly Jolly Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed196th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 16th fastest marathon course in California
Top 43% Nationally#16 of 34 in California
PR Potential142nd best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 11th best marathon for a PR in California
Top 31% Nationally#11 of 34 in California
Boston Qualifier Rate338th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 23rd highest BQ percentage in California
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 71% Nationally#23 of 34 in California
Race Size456th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 33rd largest marathon in California
Based on 2025 results
Top 77% Nationally#33 of 49 in California

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.




Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 211 feet (64m)
Min Elevation: 124 feet (37m)

Elevation Gain: 404 feet (123m)
Elevation Loss: 404 feet (123m)


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Course updated 12/11/2025





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