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XCelsior Marathon

Valley Cottage,, NY
Sunday, June 14, 2026


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Course Description

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Sunday, June 14, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Very Flat
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?:
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 70°F (21°C)
Average High: 81°F (27°C)
Average Low: 59° F (15°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.45
Course Score: 99.58


Race Size

2026: No Results
2025: 51 Finishers
2024: No Results
2023: No Results
2022: No Results
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: N/A
2025: 2%
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 2 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 90°F  (32°C)
Low: 72°F  (22°C)

Race Start Conditions

74°F  (23°C)
Humidity: 66%

Clear
N 4 mph

PR Score

94.98

Course Score

99.58









XCelsior Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The XCelsior Marathon was the 460th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers.

In 2025, 2% of XCelsior Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the XCelsior Marathon ranked 409th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025. In New York, it ranked 20th in 2025. This provides a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


The XCelsior Marathon has a Course Score of 99.58, ranking it as the 91st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest marathon course in New York.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the XCelsior Marathon a PR Score of 97.45. The PR Score ranks the XCelsior Marathon as the 328th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 13th best marathon for a PR in New York.

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

XCelsior Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed91st fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd fastest marathon course in New York
Top 20% Nationally#3 of 19 in New York
PR Potential328th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 13th best marathon for a PR in New York
Top 71% Nationally#13 of 19 in New York
Boston Qualifier Rate409th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 20th highest BQ percentage in New York
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 86% Nationally#20 of 24 in New York
Race Size460th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 22nd largest marathon in New York
Based on 2025 results
Top 78% Nationally#22 of 27 in New York

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




Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 157 feet (47m)
Min Elevation: 148 feet (45m)

Elevation Gain: 218 feet (66m)
Elevation Loss: 218 feet (66m)


XCelsior

Course updated 11/12/2025





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