Pocatello, ID
Saturday, September 5, 2026
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Race Dates
2027: TBDCourse Information
Profile: DownhillRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 60°F (15°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 99.57Race Size
2026: 213 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 12.7%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: Yes
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 83°F (28°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
52°F (11°C) |
PR Score |
96.87 |
Course Score |
97.16 |
The Pocatello Marathon was the 229th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 273rd largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2026, 12.7% of Pocatello Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 10% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Pocatello Marathon ranked 142nd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 80th so far in 2026. In Idaho, it ranked 2nd in 2025 and 2nd so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Pocatello Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The Pocatello Marathon has a Course Score of 99.57, ranking it as the 89th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 1st fastest marathon course in Idaho.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Pocatello Marathon a PR Score of 99.57. The PR Score ranks the Pocatello Marathon as the 62nd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 1st best marathon for a PR in Idaho.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Pocatello Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Idaho for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 5990 feet (1826m)
Min Elevation: 4455 feet (1358m)
Elevation Gain: 449 feet (136m)
Elevation Loss: 1962 feet (598m)
Course updated 06/11/2026
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