How does the Valentines Day Massacre Marathon Rank?
The Valentines Day Massacre Marathon was the 583rd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 553rd largest in 2022.
This year 5.6% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 7.1% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Valentines Day Massacre Marathon the 264th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 80th highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 97.61 ranks it as the 349th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 10th fastest course in North Carolina.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Valentines Day Massacre Marathon a PR Score of 97.61. This PR Score ranks it as the 293rd fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 10th fastest in North Carolina.
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Valentines Day Massacre Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 876 feet (267m) Min Elevation: 822 feet (250m)
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jap's review of 2022 Valentines Day Massacre Marathon.
5 /
5 Stars
Review
The 2022 Valentine's Day Massacre was my full third marathon. I was one of 32 solo runners that year. There are about four uphill climbs, some long, some short, on the loop, so if you are soloing it, you do them 16 times.
The great thing is that at the start of every loop, you run through the relay tent area. After a few laps, the teams realize that you are a solo runner and will cheer you on every time you pass. Very supportive group!
I came in dead last of the solo runner in 2022. Already signed up for 2023. I still maybe last, but I am pretty sure that I am going to knock off at least 10 minutes from last year!
Race Tips
For a soloist, this maybe a little tough. Lot of hill running. I ran the course the day before, and thought that the long hill that curves to the right after the tent area was going to be the toughest, but the tough one ended up being the short hill before the start finish line!
LR's review of 2017 Valentines Day Massacre Marathon.
4 /
5 Stars
Review
This is definitely a Relay marathon, unless you're feeling like superman/woman then you can take it all by yourself. The atmosphere is great and people cheer for you. The weather is always super cold so be prepared. It is called Massacre for a reason.
Race Tips
Would not recommend this for a solo. Best to do the Relay marathon. It is not a mostly flat course as it is in the description. Please note this is rolling hills, 15 laps.
Dbs's review of 2014 Valentines Day Massacre Marathon.
5 /
5 Stars
Review
The race is best run in with a 4 person team. The first person has to run 2.2 miles then the following laps are all 1.6 miles. The course is rolling hills so it will test your fitness. The hard part of the relay is the wait between runs, you have to stay loose. The music is good, the teams are yelling and the weather is usually a challenge. I love it
