The Martian Marathon course is one of the flattest Spring marathons in the U.S. In addition, the typically cool race day temperatures can make for a very fast race. Definitely a PR and/or BQ course.
The Martian Marathon was the 284th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 289th largest in 2022.
This year 14% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 12.7% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Martian Marathon the 131st highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 28th highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 99.24 ranks it as the 153rd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest course in Michigan.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Martian Marathon a PR Score of 99.24. This PR Score ranks it as the 107th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest in Michigan.
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Martian Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 635 feet (193m) Min Elevation: 581 feet (177m)
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Parking and restrooms are of no issue arriving at the Park. This race has almost no crowd to contest with. If your looking for a low stress race, this is it!! A great race to BQ as well!!
Race Tips
The beginning of the race goes through a nice neighborhood with mature trees, and a few neighbors cheering you on. The middle of the race has an out and back that it pretty boring and no shade, but if you have a cheer squad they can easily drive to a few locations to give a bit of inspiration (and hydration). The end of the race goes through some nice shady trails, which is nice to help further overheating, but the trails come with a couple turns, a small hill, and a bridge with a little bounce that make your legs wobble a bit. The crowd coming in the chute is loud and motivating!!
