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Two Rivers Marathon

Lackawaxen, PA
Saturday, March 21, 2026


  3.6 Stars from 5 Reviews

Course Description

The Two Rivers Marathon in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania, is a Boston-qualifying road race characterized by a rolling to flat elevation profile. It is an ideal destination for runners seeking a PR or a Boston qualifying time in a quiet, low-traffic environment.

Course Layout and Terrain

The course features a double out-and-back route on paved roads. Starting at Lackawaxen Park, runners travel along the scenic Delaware River on Rte 590 and Towpath Rd.

Elevation and Notable Sections

The defining characteristic of this course is its gradual elevation change. It follows the natural grade of the river, resulting in a route with very little noticeable vertical gain or loss on each section.

  • The River Road: The majority of the race is contested on a two-lane road that mirrors the curves of the Lackawaxen and Delaware Rivers. This section is largely shaded by trees, providing protection from the sun, but can be susceptible to head-on river winds depending on the day.
  • Roebling’s Delaware Aqueduct: The start and finish area is located near this historic suspension bridge. While the race stays on the road, the surrounding topography is mountainous, though the course itself remains nestled in the flat valley floor.
  • The Turnarounds: Because of the double out-and-back configuration, runners will encounter three 180-degree turns. These are the only significant turns on the course.

Runner Takeaway

The Two Rivers Marathon is an good PR course for runners who prefer a low key, rural race over a high-energy urban marathon. There is minimal crowd support due to the location. The course is relatively flat with only gradual elevation changes, so there are no difficult climbs to worry about.

The race offers both a Saturday and Sunday marathon


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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Road/Pavement

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 37°F (2°C)
Average High: 45°F (7°C)
Average Low: 29° F (-1°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.82
Course Score: 98.82

Race Size

2026: 79 Finishers
2025: 92 Finishers
2024: 119 Finishers
2023: 85 Finishers
2022: 133 Finishers
2021: 227 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 17.7%
2025: 6.5%
2024: 29.4%
2023: 24.7%
2022: 24.1%
2021: 30.4%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 13 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 52°F  (11°C)
Low: 34°F  (1°C)

Race Start Conditions

39°F  (4°C)
Humidity: 75%

Overcast
NW 8 mph

PR Score

99.42

Course Score

99.55






Two Rivers Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Two Rivers Marathon was the 387th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 334th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 17.7% of Two Rivers Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 6.5% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Two Rivers Marathon ranked 226th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 40th so far in 2026. In Pennsylvania, it ranked 13th in 2025 and 2nd so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Two Rivers Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

The Two Rivers Marathon has a Course Score of 98.82, ranking it as the 251st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 11th fastest marathon course in Pennsylvania.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Two Rivers Marathon a PR Score of 98.82. The PR Score ranks the Two Rivers Marathon as the 189th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 8th best marathon for a PR in Pennsylvania.

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

Two Rivers Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed251st fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 11th fastest marathon course in Pennsylvania
Top 54% Nationally#11 of 17 in Pennsylvania
PR Potential189th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 8th best marathon for a PR in Pennsylvania
Top 41% Nationally#8 of 17 in Pennsylvania
Boston Qualifier Rate226th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 13th highest BQ percentage in Pennsylvania
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 48% Nationally#13 of 19 in Pennsylvania
Race Size387th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 14th largest marathon in Pennsylvania
Based on 2025 results
Top 66% Nationally#14 of 21 in Pennsylvania

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.



Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 741 feet (225m)
Min Elevation: 626 feet (190m)

Elevation Gain: 688 feet (209m)
Elevation Loss: 515 feet (157m)


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Course updated 03/21/2026




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Race Reviews


3.6
Based on 5 reviews
Write Your Own Review

Great race

Full Review:

This is such a fun weekend! Everyone is so helpful and all runners always seem to cheer each other on. Can't wait for next yr.
Reviewed by Lisa rossi About 2023

Full Review:

Downhill course and the last 7 miles are a nice gradual downhill so it is easy to have a strong finish. The race director goes out of his way to accommodate the runners (almost to a fault). The course is scenic, the road from mile 14-18 is not in great shape but the traffic is so low it is not an issue.

It is a well-priced race for all you get.

Race Tips:

Steep downhill start so it may work your quads. The miles are marked but there are old mile markers too so you need to know which is which. There were cones for most miles in the beginning.

There are shuttles to the start but you have a warm building to wait in.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

GPS and cell service around the finish area is non-existent so make sure you know where you are going, it could be easy to get lost on the way to the parking and pre-race shuttle.
Reviewed by JT About 2017

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I ran this marathon in 2016 and loved it! It was my first marathon and I highly recommend it for less experienced marathon runners. It's not huge and intimidating and the scenery is really pretty. It's also a lot of downhill so probably a little easier than most. I used my GPS and it had the marathon distance pretty accurate (I think mine said it was about a half a mile longer than 26.2 but that happens sometimes). They also had water stations about every 2 miles. My only complaint was that they food was slow at the end of the race (although it was free).

Race Tips:

A lot of downhill at first so it's easy to go too fast with your pace. Just a few rolling hills after that.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Find a hotel early. I stayed in the Hotel Belvedere in Hawley and it was pretty convenient.
Reviewed by EAS About 2016

Full Review:

While this is a pretty course, 2014 was 1 mile short on the Sunday race.. director said "maybe you lost sattelites?? Well it was longer than Saturdays race" - turn around cone was moved in the early morning.

Race Tips:

It's a fast start as the course starts on a downhill

Travel/Logistics Tips:

It's a small race... not many logistical issues
Reviewed by Lm About 2014

Full Review:

I ran this is 2014. It didn't finish where it was supposed to, so not a certified course. Course was also short and fluid stations were mostly out of anything for slower runners.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

It's far away from anywhere. Stayed at a motel 15 miles away.
Reviewed by DM About 2014