The first half of the Pocatello Marathon course drops approximately 1400 feet in elevation. The second half is relatively flat with some rolling hills and drops another 150 feet.
With scenic beauty on a course that drops over 1,500 feet elevation over the 26.2 miles, times will be fast.
The Pocatello Marathon was the 283rd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 250th largest in 2023.
Last year 18.1% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 14% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Pocatello Marathon the 62nd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 113th highest percentage in 2023.
Its Course Score of 99.79 ranks it as the 48th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 1st fastest course in Idaho.
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 Pocatello Marathon a PR Score of 99.79. This PR Score ranks it as the 38th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 1st fastest in Idaho.
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Pocatello Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 5998 feet (1828m) Min Elevation: 4457 feet (1358m)
