The marathon course is out-and-back along the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. The race starts in Pittsfield at the Crane Ave. trail head, travels to Adams and returns to Pittsfield.
The Steel Rail Marathon was the 301st largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 409th largest in 2023.
Last year 16.8% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 18.9% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Steel Rail Marathon the 74th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 62nd highest percentage in 2023.
Its Course Score of 99.25 ranks it as the 160th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 5th fastest course in Massachusetts.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Steel Rail Marathon a PR Score of 98.75. This PR Score ranks it as the 192nd fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 9th fastest in Massachusetts.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Steel Rail Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 1004 feet (306m) Min Elevation: 754 feet (229m)
