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Marathon Project (Gold Wave)

Chandler, AZ
Saturday, December 12, 2026


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Course Description
The Marathon Project course is designed for the athlete wanting to maximize their potential and run as fast as possible. The six-loop route is nearly pancake flat with a high point of 1,142 feet above sea level and a low point of 1,135 feet above sea level. Runners start on Wild Horse Pass Road and head east for just over three tenths of a mile before turning right on Loop Road. At that point they are on the 4.26 mile loop that they will run six times. The stretch of road is actually just over two miles long but is divided by a median throughout. Athletes will stay on one side of the median to the end of each side of the loop where they’ll traverse a very smooth roundabout to get to the other side. On the final loop runners will turn right onto Wild Horse Pass Road and into the finish (same spot as the start).

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, December 12, 2026
2025: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Very Flat
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Road/Pavement

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 53°F (11°C)
Average High: 66°F (18°C)
Average Low: 40° F (4°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.72
Course Score: 99.72

Race Size

2025: 147 Finishers
2024: No Results
2023: No Results
2022: No Results
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 81.6%
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Weather Averages for Last 1 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 74°F  (23°C)
Low: 45°F  (7°C)

Race Start Conditions

45°F  (7°C)
Humidity: 80%

Sunny
E 3 mph

PR Score

99.72

Course Score

99.72






Marathon Project (Gold Wave) Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Marathon Project (Gold Wave) was the 308th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers.

In 2025, 81.6% of Marathon Project (Gold Wave) finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Marathon Project (Gold Wave) ranked 3rd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025. In Arizona, it ranked 2nd in 2025. This provides a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The Marathon Project (Gold Wave) has a Course Score of 99.72, ranking it as the 66th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 8th fastest marathon course in Arizona.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Marathon Project (Gold Wave) a PR Score of 99.72. The PR Score ranks the Marathon Project (Gold Wave) as the 49th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 8th best marathon for a PR in Arizona.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Marathon Project (Gold Wave) compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Arizona for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Marathon Project (Gold Wave) Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed66th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 8th fastest marathon course in Arizona
Top 15% Nationally#8 of 10 in Arizona
PR Potential49th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 8th best marathon for a PR in Arizona
Top 11% Nationally#8 of 10 in Arizona
Boston Qualifier Rate3rd highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 2nd highest BQ percentage in Arizona
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 1% Nationally#2 of 9 in Arizona
Race Size308th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 7th largest marathon in Arizona
Based on 2025 results
Top 52% Nationally#7 of 10 in Arizona

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 1142 feet (348m)
Min Elevation: 1134 feet (345m)

Elevation Gain: 144 feet (43m)
Elevation Loss: 144 feet (43m)


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Course updated 01/15/2025




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