The marathon course is out-and-back along the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. The race starts in Pittsfield at the Crane Ave. trail head, travels to Adams and returns to Pittsfield.
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How does the Steel Rail Marathon Rank?
The Steel Rail Marathon was the 406th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 351st largest in 2022.
Last year 18.9% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 2.5% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.
This gives the Steel Rail Marathon the 59th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 402nd highest percentage in 2022.
Its Course Score of 99.25 ranks it as the 152nd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 5th fastest course in Massachusetts.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Steel Rail Marathon a PR Score of 98.75. This PR Score ranks it as the 188th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 8th fastest in Massachusetts.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Steel Rail Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 1004 feet (306m) Min Elevation: 754 feet (229m)
