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Pacific Northwest Marathon

Harrisburg, OR
Saturday, September 20, 2025


  4.4 Stars from 7 Reviews

Course Description

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: TBD
2025: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Very Flat
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 62°F (16°C)
Average High: 78°F (25°C)
Average Low: 47° F (8°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.73
Course Score: 99.73

Race Size

2026: No Results
2025: 48 Finishers
2024: 56 Finishers
2023: 53 Finishers
2022: 106 Finishers
2021: 38 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: N/A
2025: 10.4%
2024: 14.3%
2023: 17%
2022: 17%
2021: 26.3%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Weather Averages for Last 10 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 72°F  (22°C)
Low: 48°F  (9°C)

Race Start Conditions

49°F  (9°C)
Humidity: 91%

Clear
S 4 mph

PR Score

99.1

Course Score

99.78






Pacific Northwest Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Pacific Northwest Marathon was the 462nd largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 445th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 10.4% of Pacific Northwest Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 14.3% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Pacific Northwest Marathon ranked 133rd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 92nd in 2024. In Oregon, it ranked 6th in 2025 and 4th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The Pacific Northwest Marathon has a Course Score of 99.73, ranking it as the 60th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest marathon course in Oregon.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Pacific Northwest Marathon a PR Score of 99.73. The PR Score ranks the Pacific Northwest Marathon as the 46th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 3rd best marathon for a PR in Oregon.

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

Pacific Northwest Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed60th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd fastest marathon course in Oregon
Top 13% Nationally#3 of 10 in Oregon
PR Potential46th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd best marathon for a PR in Oregon
Top 10% Nationally#3 of 10 in Oregon
Boston Qualifier Rate133rd highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 6th highest BQ percentage in Oregon
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 28% Nationally#6 of 9 in Oregon
Race Size462nd largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 13th largest marathon in Oregon
Based on 2025 results
Top 78% Nationally#13 of 14 in Oregon

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 369 feet (112m)
Min Elevation: 311 feet (94m)

Elevation Gain: 127 feet (38m)
Elevation Loss: 127 feet (38m)


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Course updated 08/17/2023




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Race Reviews


4.4
Based on 7 reviews
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Fun, fast, course through the country side!

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The thing that bothered us the most, are the large number of cars that either barely moved to the other side of the road and/or passed us at uncomfortable high speeds. A couple of motorcycle cops would have most likely made the motorist slow down.
Reviewed by Christine Dambach About 2022

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Reviewed by dc About 2017

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Travel/Logistics Tips:

Race morning starts with an early start at 6am for the slower paces. This course is one of the few in the Northwest that is open for 7 plus hours for the marathon giving everyone a chance to reach for their unicorn moment. Once you arrive you can check your bag with the registration volunteers and do what you need to start.
Reviewed by Anonymous About 2017

Great Community

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These people really focus on the runners, not the hype. It is a beautiful course and plenty of support.

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Very flat.
Reviewed by CDC About 2017

A Lot of Love!

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Race organizers put a lot of love into this race! The Director is out on the course, cheering for the runners, talking to everybody he can. At the finish, they really celebrate. There was a woman they interviewed who could barely walk 3 years ago, and she did one of her first 5K's at this race. By the next year, she had lost almost 200 lbs, and she did the half! It was so inspiring! I hope to be there every year to see the developments.

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The course is very flat.
Reviewed by JCD About 2017

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Reviewed by plm About 2016

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Reviewed by dsc About 2016