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Salina Crossroads Marathon

Salina, KS
Saturday, November 7, 2026


  4.6 Stars from 7 Reviews

Course Description
The Salina Marathon is a flat and fast course that takes you through the heart of Salina, Kansas. The flat terrain of the double loop route offers excellent potential for achieving a personal best, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere makes it a memorable event in the heartland.

The Salina Crossroads Marathon is a fast, mostly flat road course that winds through the heart of Salina, Kansas. With a total elevation change of less than 100 feet between its highest and lowest points, the race has the potential of being very fast.

The course is a double-loop on paved roads. Both loops begin and end in downtown Salina. The route takes runners through historic downtown streets, local parklands, and community roadways before repeating the circuit for the second half of the marathon.

The event includes early miles through the historic downtown area, where local music acts, an electric guitar national anthem, and a lead antique vehicle establish an energetic atmosphere. The autumn weather brings variable conditions, meaning morning temperatures can range from cool to warm as the sun comes up over the open stretches of the course.

A practical pacing strategy focuses on locking into an even pace right from the downtown start line to make the most of the flat topography. Because the course lacks any substantial hills, goal success relies on steady effort and managing hydration through the changing morning temperatures.


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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, November 7, 2026
2025: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 48°F (8°C)
Average High: 60°F (15°C)
Average Low: 36° F (2°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.85
Course Score: 98.85

Race Size

2025: 548 Finishers
2024: 442 Finishers
2023: 333 Finishers
2022: 121 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 6%
2024: 5.9%
2023: 11.7%
2022: 13.2%
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Weather Averages for Last 4 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 62°F  (17°C)
Low: 43°F  (6°C)

Race Start Conditions

47°F  (8°C)
Humidity: 76%

Partially cloudy
W 11 mph

PR Score

98.58

Course Score

99






Salina Crossroads Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Salina Crossroads Marathon was the 126th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 145th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 6% of Salina Crossroads Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 5.9% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Salina Crossroads Marathon ranked 240th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 264th in 2024. In Kansas, it ranked 4th in 2025 and 2nd in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The Salina Crossroads Marathon has a Course Score of 98.85, ranking it as the 250th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 4th fastest marathon course in Kansas.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Salina Crossroads Marathon a PR Score of 98.85. The PR Score ranks the Salina Crossroads Marathon as the 187th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 3rd best marathon for a PR in Kansas.

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

Salina Crossroads Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed250th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 4th fastest marathon course in Kansas
Top 54% Nationally#4 of 6 in Kansas
PR Potential187th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd best marathon for a PR in Kansas
Top 41% Nationally#3 of 6 in Kansas
Boston Qualifier Rate240th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 4th highest BQ percentage in Kansas
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 51% Nationally#4 of 5 in Kansas
Race Size126th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 1st largest marathon in Kansas
Based on 2025 results
Top 22% Nationally#1 of 7 in Kansas

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 1291 feet (393m)
Min Elevation: 1210 feet (368m)

Elevation Gain: 499 feet (152m)
Elevation Loss: 499 feet (152m)


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Course updated 06/12/2026




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Race Reviews


4.6
Based on 7 reviews
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Very nice people

Full Review:

I liked everything about this marathon first off it was well organized the people all were super friendly from the police officers to the volunteers everyone in the town was very welcoming!!

Race Tips:

Except wind- very windy!! it's Kansas so the wind is going to blow!! The post race food & drinks were great too!!

Travel/Logistics Tips:

There is a lot of public parking so if you have to stay in a hotel a little farther away you will have not trouble finding a parking spot.
Reviewed by Phillip About 2025

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Reviewed by JE About 2025

Double Loop

Full Review:

I give them effort for trying to make this race grow with the low registration fees. Double loop, lack of scenery and lack of crowd support for full marathoners really created a struggle. Packet pickup was just that. No expo with other vendors. If you are use to big races, with lots of runners and crowd support then this race is not for you.

Race Tips:

Expect to be running solo after the half marathoners finish and don't expect lots of crowd support.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Parking was very easy as this was not a big race.
Reviewed by RG About 2024

Unusual cold light rainy day and surprisingly well supported

Full Review:

Friendly support.
Friendly runners.
Affordable for most people.
The expo was small.

Race Tips:

Get a good course description because this is not a pancake flat course.
Reviewed by Blazing Blazi About 2024

Amazing volunteers and course!!

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Course was well marked with arrows and friendly volunteers! The route was a mixture of blacktop and a section of crushed gravel.

Another plus was that after the race, arrangements had been made with the YMCA so we could take showers before going out to eat and the making the long drive home!!! Excellent communication from the RD and staff.

Plenty of FREE parking close to the race start.
Reviewed by KS About 2023

Best in the Midwest!

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The course is mainly flat, literally everyone is friendly, community supports it and beautiful weather!!!

Travel/Logistics Tips:

The Homewood Suites downtown is beautiful.
Reviewed by Amber R. About 2023

Well run event!!!

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Great organization great swag
Top notch marathon especially for inaugural event. I can't imagine a better marathon in Kansas super welcoming people in Salina.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Parking and bib pickup seamless
Reviewed by jz About 2022