What is the course like for Starved Rock Country Marathon?

Rolling Hills course on Road/Pavement. See the elevation chart on this page for details.

Is Starved Rock Country Marathon USATF certified?

Yes this race is listed as certified.

What are typical race-day temperatures for Starved Rock Country Marathon?

Average ~58F (high 72F / low 45F).

Can I generate a pace band for Starved Rock Country Marathon?

Yes use the Pace Band button on this page to create a course-specific pace band.

Starved Rock Country Marathon | Race Info, Course, Elevation & Pace Band

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 58°F (14°C)
Average High: 72°F (22°C)
Average Low: 45° F (7°C)

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: Request Score
Course Score: Request Score

Race Size

2026: 125 Finishers
2025: 94 Finishers
2024: 123 Finishers
2023: 106 Finishers
2022: 74 Finishers
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: 2.4%
2025: 3.2%
2024: 4.1%
2023: 2.8%
2022: 5.4%
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Starved Rock Country Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Starved Rock Country Marathon was the 383rd largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 327th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 2.4% of Starved Rock Country Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 3.2% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Starved Rock Country Marathon ranked 365th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 249th so far in 2026. In Illinois, it ranked 10th in 2025 and 6th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Starved Rock Country Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

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Starved Rock Country Marathon Elevation Chart

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