Durham, NC
Sunday, October 25, 2026
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Don't waste months of training only to run the wrong pace.
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Race Dates
2026: Sunday, October 25, 2026Course Information
Profile: Rolling HillsRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 53°F (11°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 98.14Race Size
2025: 225 FinishersBQ Percentages
2025: 9.8%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 64°F (18°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
44°F (7°C) |
PR Score |
97.75 |
Course Score |
98.17 |
The RDC Marathon was the 247th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 263rd largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2025, 9.8% of RDC Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 8.4% of finishers qualified for Boston.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the RDC Marathon ranked 142nd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 196th in 2024. In North Carolina, it ranked 3rd in 2025 and 6th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.
The RDC Marathon has a Course Score of 98.14, ranking it as the 332nd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 7th fastest marathon course in North Carolina.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the RDC Marathon a PR Score of 98.14. The PR Score ranks the RDC Marathon as the 271st best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 7th best marathon for a PR in North Carolina.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the RDC Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and North Carolina for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 374 feet (114m)
Min Elevation: 232 feet (70m)
Elevation Gain: 839 feet (255m)
Elevation Loss: 839 feet (255m)
Course updated 06/22/2026
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