Springfield, IL
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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Race Dates
2026: Saturday, November 7, 2026Course Information
Profile: Mostly FlatRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 54°F (12°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 99.40Race Size
2025: 93 FinishersBQ Percentages
2025: 8.6%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 69°F (21°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
50°F (10°C) |
PR Score |
98.17 |
Course Score |
99.18 |
The Springfield Marathon was the 384th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 372nd largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2025, 8.6% of Springfield Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 2.3% of finishers qualified for Boston.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Springfield Marathon ranked 171st among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 390th in 2024. In Illinois, it ranked 6th in 2025 and 11th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.
The Springfield Marathon has a Course Score of 99.40, ranking it as the 129th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest marathon course in Illinois.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Springfield Marathon a PR Score of 99.40. The PR Score ranks the Springfield Marathon as the 90th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 2nd best marathon for a PR in Illinois.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Springfield Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Illinois for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 658 feet (200m)
Min Elevation: 606 feet (184m)
Elevation Gain: 288 feet (87m)
Elevation Loss: 288 feet (87m)
Course updated 11/13/2023
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