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Snohomish River Run Marathon

Snohomish, WA
Sunday, October 11, 2026


  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description
The Snohomish River Run starts and finishes in downtown Snohomish, WA. Participants will enjoy the charm of First Street and the sweeping views along the banks of the Snohomish River. The course is very flat and designed to make the miles fly by!





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, October 11, 2026
2025: Sunday, October 12, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 50°F (10°C)
Average High: 59°F (15°C)
Average Low: 41° F (5°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.37
Course Score: 99.37


Race Size

2025: 175 Finishers
2024: 170 Finishers
2023: 162 Finishers
2022: 116 Finishers
2021: 147 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 13.7%
2024: 12.9%
2023: 13%
2022: 17.2%
2021: 21.1%
2020: N/A


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Weather Averages for Last 8 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 65°F  (18°C)
Low: 47°F  (8°C)

Race Start Conditions

48°F  (9°C)
Humidity: 86%

Overcast
E 5 mph

PR Score

99.15

Course Score

99.37









Snohomish River Run Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Snohomish River Run Marathon was the 279th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 269th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 13.7% of Snohomish River Run Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 12.9% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Snohomish River Run Marathon ranked 84th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 116th in 2024. In Washington, it ranked 7th in 2025 and 11th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


The Snohomish River Run Marathon has a Course Score of 99.37, ranking it as the 141st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 14th fastest marathon course in Washington.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Snohomish River Run Marathon a PR Score of 99.37. The PR Score ranks the Snohomish River Run Marathon as the 100th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 13th best marathon for a PR in Washington.

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

Snohomish River Run Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed141st fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 14th fastest marathon course in Washington
Top 31% Nationally#14 of 25 in Washington
PR Potential100th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 13th best marathon for a PR in Washington
Top 22% Nationally#13 of 25 in Washington
Boston Qualifier Rate84th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 7th highest BQ percentage in Washington
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 18% Nationally#7 of 24 in Washington
Race Size279th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 16th largest marathon in Washington
Based on 2025 results
Top 47% Nationally#16 of 32 in Washington

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 88 feet (26m)
Min Elevation: 6 feet (1m)

Elevation Gain: 324 feet (98m)
Elevation Loss: 327 feet (99m)


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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 1 reviews
Write Your Own Review

Well organized gem of marathon

Full Review:

Mostly flat course with some out and backs to maximize scenery and flat stretches. Not crowded, open stretches of road and rail trail. Starts and ends in sweet town. I was impressed how well organized it was from aid stations - road closures -check in. Perfect small town marathon

Race Tips:

Course is described as rolling but in this part of country it was a flat as it gets. Start just after dawn.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Pretty close to Seattle