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Palm Desert, CA
Saturday, January 25, 2025
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2026: TBDCourse Information
Profile: Rolling HillsRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 62°F (16°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 98.88Race Size
2026: No ResultsBQ Percentages
2026: N/AMiscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
The USA Womens Marathon was the largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers.
In 2025, 15.2% of USA Womens Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the USA Womens Marathon ranked among marathons in the U.S. in 2025. This provides a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.
The USA Womens Marathon has a Course Score of 98.88, ranking it as the fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the fastest marathon course in California.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the USA Womens Marathon a PR Score of 98.88. The PR Score ranks the USA Womens Marathon as the best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the best marathon for a PR in California.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the USA Womens Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and California for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 250 feet (76m)
Min Elevation: 134 feet (40m)
Elevation Gain: 533 feet (162m)
Elevation Loss: 528 feet (160m)
Course updated 01/24/2025
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