Holyoke, MA
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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2027: TBDCourse Information
Profile: Mostly FlatRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 54°F (12°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 98.96Race Size
2026: 15 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 0%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 68°F (20°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
54°F (12°C) |
PR Score |
97.93 |
Course Score |
98.96 |
The Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon was the 546th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 426th largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2026, no Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 15% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon ranked 71st among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 306th so far in 2026. In Massachusetts, it ranked 7th in 2025 and 10th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon has a Course Score of 98.96, ranking it as the 226th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 8th fastest marathon course in Massachusetts.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon a PR Score of 98.96. The PR Score ranks the Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon as the 167th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 7th best marathon for a PR in Massachusetts.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Massachusetts for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 338 feet (103m)
Min Elevation: 312 feet (95m)
Elevation Gain: 518 feet (157m)
Elevation Loss: 518 feet (157m)
Course updated 05/13/2026
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