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Skagit Flats Marathon

Burlington, WA
Sunday, September 13, 2026


  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description
The Skagit Flats Marathon course is a flat, fast out and back rural course through the Skagit Valley.

The course starts on Victoria Street on the south side of Burlington Edison High School. The course travels on rural roads through the Skagit Valley farmlands to the entrance of Samish Island and finishes on the Burlington-Edison High School track.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, September 13, 2026
2025: Sunday, September 14, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Very Flat
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 57°F (13°C)
Average High: 68°F (20°C)
Average Low: 46° F (7°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.30
Course Score: 99.81


Race Size

2025: 63 Finishers
2024: 49 Finishers
2023: 65 Finishers
2022: 57 Finishers
2021: 38 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 4.8%
2024: 20.4%
2023: 16.9%
2022: 22.8%
2021: 34.2%
2020: N/A


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Weather Averages for Last 12 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 70°F  (21°C)
Low: 54°F  (12°C)

Race Start Conditions

57°F  (14°C)
Humidity: 85%

Mostly Cloudy
SE 4 mph

PR Score

98.11

Course Score

99.79









Skagit Flats Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Skagit Flats Marathon was the 439th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 458th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 4.8% of Skagit Flats Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 20.4% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Skagit Flats Marathon ranked 292nd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 48th in 2024. In Washington, it ranked 17th in 2025 and 8th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


The Skagit Flats Marathon has a Course Score of 99.81, ranking it as the 47th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 12th fastest marathon course in Washington.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Skagit Flats Marathon a PR Score of 99.30. The PR Score ranks the Skagit Flats Marathon as the 116th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 14th best marathon for a PR in Washington.

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

Skagit Flats Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed47th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 12th fastest marathon course in Washington
Top 11% Nationally#12 of 25 in Washington
PR Potential116th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 14th best marathon for a PR in Washington
Top 26% Nationally#14 of 25 in Washington
Boston Qualifier Rate292nd highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 17th highest BQ percentage in Washington
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 61% Nationally#17 of 24 in Washington
Race Size439th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 25th largest marathon in Washington
Based on 2025 results
Top 74% Nationally#25 of 32 in Washington

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.




Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 35 feet (10m)
Min Elevation: 4 feet (1m)

Elevation Gain: 93 feet (28m)
Elevation Loss: 94 feet (28m)


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Course updated 10/25/2025





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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 1 reviews
Write Your Own Review

Nice Small Town Marathon

Full Review:

Great BQ course, very small, but wonderfully organized! If you're looking for a last minute qualifier and want a fast and flat course, this is the one to do!

Race Tips:

Flat out and back, so it can get boring, but scenery is beautiful. Travel to and from the town was easy out of Seattle