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Town of Celebration Marathon

Celebration, FL
Sunday, January 31, 2027


  4.8 Stars from 4 Reviews

Course Description
The Town of Celebration Marathon course is an extremely flat mostly double loop through residential areas. There are many turns along the course as well.

The marathon is through one of America's prettiest neighborhoods (as selected by Forbes Magazine) on what may be the flattest course you will ever run! The course is certified with USATF, so it is a Boston qualifier.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: Sunday, January 31, 2027
2026: Sunday, January 25, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Very Flat
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 60°F (15°C)
Average High: 72°F (22°C)
Average Low: 49° F (9°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.88
Course Score: 99.58

Race Size

2026: 400 Finishers
2025: 375 Finishers
2024: 408 Finishers
2023: 403 Finishers
2022: 361 Finishers
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: 6.3%
2025: 11.2%
2024: 9.8%
2023: 8.2%
2022: 18%
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Weather Averages for Last 12 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 70°F  (21°C)
Low: 52°F  (11°C)

Race Start Conditions

55°F  (13°C)
Humidity: 81%

Overcast
N 4 mph

PR Score

97.68

Course Score

99.64






Town of Celebration Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Town of Celebration Marathon was the 179th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 150th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 6.3% of Town of Celebration Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 11.2% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Town of Celebration Marathon ranked 118th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 159th so far in 2026. In Florida, it ranked 4th in 2025 and 2nd so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Town of Celebration Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

The Town of Celebration Marathon has a Course Score of 99.58, ranking it as the 85th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest marathon course in Florida.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Town of Celebration Marathon a PR Score of 98.88. The PR Score ranks the Town of Celebration Marathon as the 179th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 7th best marathon for a PR in Florida.

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

Town of Celebration Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed85th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd fastest marathon course in Florida
Top 19% Nationally#3 of 17 in Florida
PR Potential179th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 7th best marathon for a PR in Florida
Top 39% Nationally#7 of 17 in Florida
Boston Qualifier Rate118th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 4th highest BQ percentage in Florida
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 25% Nationally#4 of 18 in Florida
Race Size179th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 10th largest marathon in Florida
Based on 2025 results
Top 30% Nationally#10 of 18 in Florida

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 99 feet (30m)
Min Elevation: 75 feet (22m)

Elevation Gain: 217 feet (66m)
Elevation Loss: 217 feet (66m)


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Course updated 12/09/2024




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Race Reviews


4.8
Based on 4 reviews
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Great Run. Distance wrong

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Beautiful town. Great course and volunteers. Support was as good as I have seen. However the distance we ran was 13.3 miles not 13.1. And the last .2 can be a killer when you have nothing in the tank.

I know it's certified and supposedly it's 13.1 if you cut every corner etc - but I just came to run it and I ran where they told me to and it was 13.3.

Plus those extra 2/10 of a mile adds like 2 minutes to your time,

Other that, environment was great. SWAG was quality - great blanket.

Race Tips:

Flat course. Great peaceful vibe
Reviewed by JL About 2023

Flat, fast course. Great after party.

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Reviewed by MAM About 2022

Fast and flat

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This is a fast flat course but with a lot of turns, so make sure you run the inside corners or you can add a lot of distance to your race. Great course support, lots of aid stations, friendly community and just a good overall energy about it. Weather usually nice but with Florida, you never know. Overall 👍👍
Reviewed by Shiloh About 2017

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Celebration is a unique community and a nice place to run. The locals were very welcoming and supportive. The two loop course is run on roads, boardwalks and paved pathways and somewhat scenic. The volunteer support and post race festivities were fantastic. The course is flat, but has more turns than I like. They seemed to struggle with the results after the race and it took a long time to get the awards ceremony started.

Race Tips:

The course is flat and two loops and is best run at an even pace. If your fast, you may encounter some slower half marathoners on your 2nd loop. I had no problem getting by them.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

There is a hotel near the start finish. If you on a tight travel budget, you can stay in Kissimmee. It's very inexpensive and only a couple miles from the start.
Reviewed by Dave Nevitt About 2013