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Suffolk County Marathon

Babylon, NY
Sunday, October 18, 2026


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Course Description
The Suffolk County Marathon will start in Babylon Village, Run East on Montauk Hwy, before running over the Great South Bay towards Captree. Marathoners will then run back over the bridges and finish in Gardiner County Park.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, October 18, 2026
2025: Sunday, October 19, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
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: 99.47
Course Score: 99.47


Race Size

2025: 308 Finishers
2024: 297 Finishers
2023: 299 Finishers
2022: 252 Finishers
2021: 241 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 3.3%
2024: 9.4%
2023: 7.4%
2022: 9.1%
2021: 11.6%
2020: N/A


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 10 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 66°F  (19°C)
Low: 52°F  (11°C)

Race Start Conditions

59°F  (15°C)
Humidity: 84%

Clear
SE 7 mph

PR Score

98.17

Course Score

99.44









Suffolk County Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Suffolk County Marathon was the 204th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 189th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 3.3% of Suffolk County Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 9.4% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Suffolk County Marathon ranked 363rd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 178th in 2024. In New York, it ranked 17th in 2025 and 9th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


The Suffolk County Marathon has a Course Score of 99.47, ranking it as the 118th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 8th fastest marathon course in New York.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Suffolk County Marathon a PR Score of 99.47. The PR Score ranks the Suffolk County Marathon as the 79th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 4th best marathon for a PR in New York.

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

Suffolk County Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed118th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 8th fastest marathon course in New York
Top 26% Nationally#8 of 19 in New York
PR Potential79th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 4th best marathon for a PR in New York
Top 18% Nationally#4 of 19 in New York
Boston Qualifier Rate363rd highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 17th highest BQ percentage in New York
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 76% Nationally#17 of 24 in New York
Race Size204th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 9th largest marathon in New York
Based on 2025 results
Top 35% Nationally#9 of 27 in New York

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 59 feet (17m)
Min Elevation: 1 feet (0m)

Elevation Gain: 251 feet (76m)
Elevation Loss: 251 feet (76m)


Suffolk

Course updated 06/19/2026





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