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Yuma Territorial Marathon

Yuma, AZ
Saturday, January 30, 2027


  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description
The out and back Yuma Territorial Marathon course is held mostly on the shoulder of Highway 95. Marathoners will leave the Cocopah Indian Reservation and pass through Somerton, Arizona. The course continues through Gadsden, Arizona near the border of Mexico and into the city limits of San Luis, Arizona. Runners will then return using the same route.

The course drops approximately 75 feet after about the two mile mark, continues on a mostly flat course on an out-and-back, and then climbs the same hill - this time at the 24 mile mark. The final miles are mostly flat back to the finish.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: Saturday, January 30, 2027
2026: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Mostly Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 59°F (15°C)
Average High: 70°F (21°C)
Average Low: 47° F (8°C)

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: Request Score
Course Score: Request Score

Race Size

2026: 98 Finishers
2025: 48 Finishers
2024: 53 Finishers
2023: 41 Finishers
2022: 40 Finishers
2021: 74 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 5.1%
2025: 4.2%
2024: 7.6%
2023: 7.3%
2022: 12.5%
2021: 20.3%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No




Yuma Territorial Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Yuma Territorial Marathon was the 461st largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 451st largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 5.1% of Yuma Territorial Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 4.2% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Yuma Territorial Marathon ranked 322nd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 133rd so far in 2026. In Arizona, it ranked 8th in 2025 and 5th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Yuma Territorial Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

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Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 147 feet (44m)
Min Elevation: 73 feet (22m)


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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 1 reviews
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Full Review:

It was well prepared, the set up, the staff. Great experience. The route was properly marked. The staff that were at the booths along the route were fast and motivating.

Race Tips:

It was well organized.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Arrive with enough time to get a good warm up. Parking is near the event and the casino has room reservations and a restaurant inside.
Reviewed by MP About 2017