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Veterans Marathon (PA)

Black Lick, PA
Sunday, November 1, 2026


  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description
The The Veteran's Marathon course is out and back with a climb of approximately 400 feet from the start to the turn-around point. The second half drops the same 400 feet back to the start.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, November 1, 2026
2025: Sunday, November 2, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Hilly
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 47°F (8°C)
Average High: 50°F (10°C)
Average Low: 34° F (1°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.20
Course Score: 99.20


Race Size

2025: 101 Finishers
2024: 94 Finishers
2023: 90 Finishers
2022: 73 Finishers
2021: 106 Finishers
2020: 113 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2025: 7.9%
2024: 5.3%
2023: 6.7%
2022: 8.2%
2021: 7.6%
2020: 15.9%


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 3 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 57°F  (14°C)
Low: 38°F  (3°C)

Race Start Conditions

45°F  (7°C)
Humidity: 68%

Partially cloudy
S 5 mph

PR Score

99.2

Course Score

99.2









Veterans Marathon (PA) Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Veterans Marathon (PA) was the 371st largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 360th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 7.9% of Veterans Marathon (PA) finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 5.3% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Veterans Marathon (PA) ranked 185th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 288th in 2024. In Pennsylvania, it ranked 10th in 2025 and 16th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


The Veterans Marathon (PA) has a Course Score of 99.20, ranking it as the 180th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 8th 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 Veterans Marathon (PA) a PR Score of 99.20. The PR Score ranks the Veterans Marathon (PA) as the 130th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 5th best marathon for a PR in Pennsylvania.

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

Veterans Marathon (PA) Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed180th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 8th fastest marathon course in Pennsylvania
Top 39% Nationally#8 of 17 in Pennsylvania
PR Potential130th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 5th best marathon for a PR in Pennsylvania
Top 28% Nationally#5 of 17 in Pennsylvania
Boston Qualifier Rate185th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 10th highest BQ percentage in Pennsylvania
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 39% Nationally#10 of 19 in Pennsylvania
Race Size371st largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 13th largest marathon in Pennsylvania
Based on 2025 results
Top 63% Nationally#13 of 21 in Pennsylvania

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




Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 1388 feet (423m)
Min Elevation: 974 feet (296m)


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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 1 reviews
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Beautiful rail trail course

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This is a low cost well-organized small-town marathon. The course is a mostly flat rail trail. Course support is wonderful. Highly recommended.