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Salmon, ID
Saturday, September 5, 2026
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Race Dates
2026: Saturday, September 5, 2026Course Information
Profile: DownhillRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 53°F (11°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 98.44Race Size
2025: 26 FinishersBQ Percentages
2025: 3.9%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 67°F (19°C) Low: 45°F (7°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
44°F (7°C) Partly Cloudy ESE 4 mph |
PR Score
|
96.44 (98.44) |
Course Score |
96.44 |
The Salmon Marathon was the 527th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 554th largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2025, 3.9% of Salmon Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 6.7% of finishers qualified for Boston.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Salmon Marathon ranked 332nd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 239th in 2024. In Idaho, it ranked 7th in 2025 and 4th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.
The Salmon Marathon has a Course Score of 98.44, ranking it as the 306th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 4th 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 Salmon Marathon a PR Score of 98.44. The PR Score ranks the Salmon Marathon as the 240th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 4th best marathon for a PR in Idaho.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Salmon Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Idaho for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 4887 feet (1489m)
Min Elevation: 3931 feet (1198m)
Elevation Gain: 808 feet (246m)
Elevation Loss: 1749 feet (533m)
Course updated 08/11/2026
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