McAllen, TX
Saturday, January 16, 2027
4.7 Stars from 3 ReviewsNo course description available at this time.
Don't waste months of training only to run the wrong pace.
McAllen Marathon Pace Bands are adjusted for the specific terrain of the course, your goal time and pacing strategies.
Only $9.99
Race Dates
2027: Saturday, January 16, 2027Course Information
Profile: Very FlatRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 62°F (16°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 98.91Race Size
2026: 211 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 5.7%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 71°F (22°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
54°F (12°C) |
PR Score |
97.81 |
Course Score |
99.57 |
The McAllen Marathon was the 305th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 281st largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2026, 5.7% of McAllen Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 6% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the McAllen Marathon ranked 238th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 121st so far in 2026. In Texas, it ranked 4th in 2025 and 4th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the McAllen Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The McAllen Marathon has a Course Score of 99.61, ranking it as the 85th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 4th fastest marathon course in Texas.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the McAllen Marathon a PR Score of 98.91. The PR Score ranks the McAllen Marathon as the 173rd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 9th best marathon for a PR in Texas.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the McAllen Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Texas for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 136 feet (41m)
Min Elevation: 112 feet (34m)
Elevation Gain: 192 feet (58m)
Elevation Loss: 192 feet (58m)
Course updated 12/09/2024
View available accomodations around the McAllen Marathon Finish Line and Course. Book your Reservation now before the best places are sold out.
For a better mobile or desktop experience:
Use tools below to compare races and convert times across courses.
Do you want to see how the McAllen Marathon stacks up against other marathons?
Compare the details of the McAllen Marathon side-by-side with other marathons with our Comparison Tool.
If you ran the McAllen Marathon in 3:02:00, what would your time in other marathons be?
See how your finish time would compare on other marathon courses with our Time Conversion Tool.
Full Review:
Full Review:
Full Review:
Race Tips:
Travel/Logistics Tips:
