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Palm Beaches Marathon

West Palm Beach, FL
Sunday, December 13, 2026


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Course Description
The course is an extremely flat and fast, double out and back route.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, December 13, 2026
2025: Sunday, December 14, 2025

Course Information

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

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: Yes


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 70°F (21°C)
Average High: 77°F (25°C)
Average Low: 62° F (16°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 96.78
Course Score: 99.79


Race Size

2025: 886 Finishers
2024: 623 Finishers
2023: 453 Finishers
2022: 296 Finishers
2021: 337 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 2.9%
2024: 2.3%
2023: 4.4%
2022: 4.4%
2021: 5.6%
2020: N/A


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Weather Averages for Last 13 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 80°F  (27°C)
Low: 70°F  (21°C)

Race Start Conditions

71°F  (22°C)
Humidity: 83%

Partially cloudy
E 9 mph

PR Score

93.98

Course Score

99.8









Palm Beaches Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Palm Beaches Marathon was the 99th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 116th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 2.9% of Palm Beaches Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 2.3% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Palm Beaches Marathon ranked 376th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 394th in 2024. In Florida, it ranked 14th in 2025 and 15th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


The Palm Beaches Marathon has a Course Score of 99.79, ranking it as the 50th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 1st fastest marathon course in Florida.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Palm Beaches Marathon a PR Score of 96.78. The PR Score ranks the Palm Beaches Marathon as the 373rd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 16th best marathon for a PR in Florida.

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

Palm Beaches Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed50th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 1st fastest marathon course in Florida
Top 11% Nationally#1 of 17 in Florida
PR Potential373rd best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 16th best marathon for a PR in Florida
Top 80% Nationally#16 of 17 in Florida
Boston Qualifier Rate376th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 14th highest BQ percentage in Florida
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 79% Nationally#14 of 18 in Florida
Race Size99th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 4th largest marathon in Florida
Based on 2025 results
Top 17% Nationally#4 of 18 in Florida

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 11 feet (3m)
Min Elevation: 1 feet (0m)

Elevation Gain: 88 feet (26m)
Elevation Loss: 88 feet (26m)


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Course updated 06/23/2026





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