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Fastest Marathons in December


This list ranks the fastest marathons in December based on the race's Personal Record (PR) Score. The PR Score for each marathon is created from an algorithm derived from research on how grade, elevation, and wet bulb temperature and ambient temperature affect marathon running performance. 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 only on the course (no weather impact), visit the Fastest Marathon Courses page.

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


 

Fastest Marathons in December

Race Name PR Score BQ % Elevation
1Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon
Hilo, HI
105.75
0.00%
Downhill
Downhill Course
2Tucson Marathon
Tucson, AZ
102.96
0.00%
Downhill
Downhill Course
3California International Marathon
Sacramento, CA
100.38
0.00%
Downhill
Downhill Course
4Phoenix Marathon
Phoenix, AZ
100.12
0.00%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
5EOD Warrior Holiday Dash Marathon
Washington, DC
99.79
0.00%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
6Kiawah Island Marathon
Kiawah Island, SC
99.73
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
7Marathon Project (Pro)
Chandler, AZ
99.72
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
8Marathon Project (Gold Wave)
Chandler, AZ
99.72
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
9Tidewater Striders Dismal Swamp Marathon
Chesapeake, VA
99.70
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
103 Bridges Marathon
Little Rock, AR
99.66
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
11Valencia Marathon
Valencia, ES
99.61
0.00%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
12Jacksonville Marathon
Jacksonville, FL
99.54
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
13Bergen to Back Bay Marathon
Rochelle Park, NJ
99.49
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
14Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Biloxi, MS
99.48
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
15Rehoboth Beach Marathon
Rehoboth Beach, DE
99.41
0.00%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
16Panama City Beach Marathon
Panama City, FL
99.41
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
17New Years (Eve) Double Marathon
Allen, TX
99.31
0.00%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
18Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic Marathon
Tallahassee, FL
99.23
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
19Holly Jolly Marathon
Camarillo, CA
99.13
0.00%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
20Queens Marathon (Fall)
Queens, NY
99.09
0.00%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
21Irving Frost Marathon
Irving, TX
99.00
0.00%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
22Run for the Ranch Marathon
Springfield, MO
98.87
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
23Corpus Christi Marathon
Corpus Christi , TX
98.72
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
24Rocket City Marathon
Huntsville, AL
98.60
0.00%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
25St. Jude Memphis Marathon
Memphis, TN
98.52
0.00%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
26Bryan-College Station Marathon
College Station, TX
98.37
0.00%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
27Dallas Marathon
Dallas, TX
98.10
0.00%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
28San Antonio Marathon
San Antonio, TX
97.88
0.00%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
29South Texas International Marathon
Harlingen, TX
97.41
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
30Palm Beaches Marathon
West Palm Beach, FL
96.78
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
31Millinocket Marathon
Millinocket, ME
96.73
0.00%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
32Hoover Dam Marathon
Boulder City, NV
96.44
0.00%
Hilly
Hilly Course
33Star of Texas Marathon
Spicewood, TX
96.42
0.00%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
34Honolulu Marathon
Honolulu, HI
95.01
0.00%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course