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Spinx Runfest Marathon

Greenville, SC
Saturday, October 24, 2026


  4 Stars from 4 Reviews

Course Description

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, October 24, 2026
2025: Saturday, October 25, 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.: 57°F (13°C)
Average High: 66°F (18°C)
Average Low: 48° F (8°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.64
Course Score: 98.64

Race Size

2025: 439 Finishers
2024: 291 Finishers
2023: 304 Finishers
2022: 199 Finishers
2021: 126 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 7.3%
2024: 4.5%
2023: 8.6%
2022: 10.6%
2021: 13.5%
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 12 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 71°F  (22°C)
Low: 51°F  (11°C)

Race Start Conditions

53°F  (12°C)
Humidity: 78%

Clear
ENE 5 mph

PR Score

97.52

Course Score

98.46






Spinx Runfest Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Spinx Runfest Marathon was the 153rd largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 195th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 7.3% of Spinx Runfest Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 4.5% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Spinx Runfest Marathon ranked 203rd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 330th in 2024. In South Carolina, it ranked 3rd in 2025 and 5th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The Spinx Runfest Marathon has a Course Score of 98.64, ranking it as the 280th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 5th fastest marathon course in South 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 Spinx Runfest Marathon a PR Score of 98.64. The PR Score ranks the Spinx Runfest Marathon as the 220th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 5th best marathon for a PR in South Carolina.

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

Spinx Runfest Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed280th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 5th fastest marathon course in South Carolina
Top 61% Nationally#5 of 5 in South Carolina
PR Potential220th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 5th best marathon for a PR in South Carolina
Top 48% Nationally#5 of 5 in South Carolina
Boston Qualifier Rate203rd highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd highest BQ percentage in South Carolina
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 43% Nationally#3 of 4 in South Carolina
Race Size153rd largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd largest marathon in South Carolina
Based on 2025 results
Top 26% Nationally#3 of 5 in South Carolina

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 1167 feet (355m)
Min Elevation: 921 feet (280m)

Elevation Gain: 651 feet (198m)
Elevation Loss: 691 feet (210m)


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Race Reviews


4.0
Based on 4 reviews
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Go for the race, stay for the town

Full Review:

Greenville is a fantastic place for a visit. Small town charm with lots of restaurants and shops. Hotel accommodations are plentiful. The Greenville Track Club makes a good effort to put on a quality run fest. You’ll enjoy it if you want a smaller participation group and a chance to run crowd free. At least for the marathon. The 1/2 had a much larger group running.

Pros: good course, and weather has the potential to be perfect for marathon racing. Volunteers work hard to support the run. Finishing in the local minor league baseball stadium adds to the unique elements of the course. Greenville is a wonderful town for a weekend getaway

Cons: You get a medal to run the half and full marathon, and a decent tech shirt. However, I won my age group and received a key chain :( The overall, masters, and grand masters winners got a medal holder of various size made of wood. Water is provided every 2 miles and there was a gel station which you pass twice on the course

Race Tips:

it starts pre-dawn, and for the first 40 minutes you're running in the dark. The bike trail you race on is mostly unlit, so it's advisable to have a headlamp or some sort of lighting device for the first 5–10 km. The first half of the race is a steady climb to the town of Travelers Rest where you get a downhill stretch before you button hook a cone and head back. It's definitely a second half race. Be careful to conserve energy on the way out and don't overcook yourself early.
Reviewed by MD About 2025

Great setup with flat or downhill the last 6 miles

Full Review:

Likes, not a lot of traffic. hills were not hard or too steep. the last 6 were flat and fast dislikes, no goos handed out late or any other item except gatorade/water. age group awards were coffee mugs that you can buy at any spinx store. if you are fortunate enough to place in a marathon it needs to be something nice that shows your accomplishment.

Race Tips:

Perfect marathon to run a negative split. stay slow the first 10 at least then change gears. it worked for me
Reviewed by hg About 2017

Lack of organization

Full Review:

Pros: weathertends to be advantageous. Last year was super hot: this year was cool and slightly rainy.

Cons: everything else. 1000 turns with only 10 people giving directions. I got off course and ran an extra .5 miles, derailing my PR chance. Had to stop for traffic on three occasions. 6 water stations for the whole 26 miles? Post race food is pre packaged gas station food with bananas.

Race Tips:

Hilly with lots and lots and lots of turns. God practice would be to do a bunch laps around your living room couch.
Reviewed by ZLJ About 2017

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Reviewed by Anonymous About 2015