Port Austin, MI
Sunday, November 8, 2026
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Don't waste months of training only to run the wrong pace.
Thumb Coast Marathon Pace Bands are adjusted for the specific terrain of the course, your goal time and pacing strategies.
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Race Dates
2026: Sunday, November 8, 2026Course Information
Profile: Mostly FlatRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 44°F (6°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 99.45Race Size
2025: 202 FinishersBQ Percentages
2025: 8.9%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 53°F (12°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
38°F (3°C) |
PR Score |
99.45 |
Course Score |
99.45 |
The Thumb Coast Marathon was the 266th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers.
In 2025, 8.9% of Thumb Coast Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Thumb Coast Marathon ranked 157th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025. In Michigan, it ranked 9th in 2025. This provides a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.
The Thumb Coast Marathon has a Course Score of 99.45, ranking it as the 123rd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest marathon course in Michigan.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Thumb Coast Marathon a PR Score of 99.45. The PR Score ranks the Thumb Coast Marathon as the 85th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 1st best marathon for a PR in Michigan.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Thumb Coast Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Michigan for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 612 feet (186m)
Min Elevation: 582 feet (177m)
Elevation Gain: 265 feet (80m)
Elevation Loss: 264 feet (80m)
Course updated 11/04/2025
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