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Fastest Marathon Courses in December


This list ranks the fastest marathons in based on the race's Course Score. The Course Score for each marathon is created from an algorithm derived from research on how grade and elevation affect marathon running performance (race time weather is not factored in). For more detailed information, please visit the FAQ.

The BQ % is the percentage of runners who qualified for the Boston Marathon according to the latest race results. Although it is not always indicative of a fast or slow course, the percent of Boston Marathon qualifiers can provide insight into the quality of the field and/or the speed of the course.

To see a ranking of marathons based on the weather factors, in addition to the course characteristics, visit the Fastest Marathons page.


The list only includes certified marathon courses. Keep in mind that Course Scores and ranking assume very good course management and pacing - especially for the extremely downhill races.


 

Fastest Marathon Courses in December

Race Name Course Score BQ % Elevation
1 Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon
Hilo, HI
12/15/2024
108.05
49.10%
Downhill
Downhill Course
2 Tucson Marathon
Tucson, AZ
12/15/2024
101.68
15.16%
Downhill
Downhill Course
3 California International Marathon
Sacramento, CA
12/08/2024
100.38
31.06%
Downhill
Downhill Course
4 South Texas International Marathon
Harlingen, TX
12/03/2023
99.82
8.74%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
5 Palm Beaches Marathon
West Palm Beach, FL
12/15/2024
99.79
4.42%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
6 EOD Warrior Holiday Dash Marathon
Washington, DC
12/01/2024
99.79
2.70%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
7 Jacksonville Marathon
Jacksonville, FL
12/10/2023
99.78
9.40%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
8 Kiawah Island Marathon
Kiawah Island, SC
12/14/2024
99.73
8.84%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
9 Tidewater Striders Dismal Swamp Marathon
Chesapeake, VA
12/02/2023
99.70
14.71%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
10 Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Biloxi, MS
12/10/2023
99.69
9.62%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
11 Panama City Beach Marathon
Panama City, FL
12/07/2024
99.62
6.08%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
12 Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic Marathon
Tallahassee, FL
12/09/2023
99.55
11.11%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
13 Space Coast Marathon
Cocoa, FL
12/01/2024
99.49
3.38%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
14 Rehoboth Beach Marathon
Rehoboth Beach, DE
12/07/2024
99.41
12.20%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
15 Valencia Marathon
Valencia, ES
12/01/2024
99.39
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
16 New Years (Eve) Double Marathon
Allen, TX
12/31/2023
99.31
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
17 Irving Frost Marathon
Irving, TX
12/21/2024
98.99
7.77%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
18 Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon
San Antonio, TX
12/08/2024
98.96
3.05%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
19 Honolulu Marathon
Honolulu, HI
12/08/2024
98.93
1.10%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
20 Run for the Ranch Marathon
Springfield, MO
12/30/2023
98.87
20.45%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
21 St. Jude Memphis Marathon
Memphis, TN
12/07/2024
98.52
5.93%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
22 Bryan-College Station Marathon
College Station, TX
12/08/2024
98.45
4.95%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
23 Rocket City Marathon
Huntsville, AL
12/15/2024
98.41
12.79%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
24 Dallas Marathon
Dallas, TX
12/15/2024
98.10
5.65%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
25 Seattle Marathon
Seattle, WA
12/01/2024
96.95
6.20%
Hilly
Hilly Course
26 Millinocket Marathon
Millinocket, ME
12/07/2024
96.73
7.25%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
27 Hoover Dam Marathon
Boulder City, NV
12/09/2023
96.44
2.91%
Hilly
Hilly Course