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Fastest Marathons in June


This list ranks the fastest marathons in June 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 June

Race Name PR Score BQ % Elevation
1Super Hyak Marathon
North Bend, WA
101.84
15.16%
Downhill
Downhill Course
2Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon
North Bend, WA
101.38
20.35%
Downhill
Downhill Course
3Drumheller Marathon
Seattle, WA
99.71
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
4Manitoba Marathon
Winnipeg, MB
99.34
5.45%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
5Cork City Marathon
Cork, IE
99.31
0.00%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
6Newport Marathon (OR)
Newport, OR
99.22
15.62%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
7Boise Marathon
Boise, ID
99.17
2.91%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
8Wicked Fast (MT) Marathon
Pine Creek, MT
99.07
9.05%
Downhill
Downhill Course
9Utah Valley Marathon
Provo, UT
99.06
13.10%
Downhill
Downhill Course
10MISH Waterfront Marathon
Gladstone, MI
98.61
14.12%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
11Mayors Marathon
Anchorage, AK
98.38
5.10%
Hilly
Hilly Course
12Great Bangor Marathon
Bangor, ME
98.35
22.77%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
13Grandmas Marathon
Duluth, MN
98.00
10.01%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
14Seaside Marathon
Ventura, CA
97.99
5.45%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
15Maritime Marathon
Manitowoc, WI
97.76
10.63%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
16XCelsior Marathon
Valley Cottage,, NY
97.45
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
17Missoula Marathon
Missoula, MT
97.26
8.08%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
18North Olympic Discovery Marathon
Port Angeles, WA
97.07
3.95%
Hilly
Hilly Course
19Orange Curtain Marathon
Cerritos, CA
97.03
0.10%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
20Wicked Fast (CA) Marathon
El Cajon, CA
96.88
9.14%
Downhill
Downhill Course
21Rock n Roll San Diego Marathon
San Diego, CA
96.77
2.12%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
22Sevier Valley Marathon
Richfield, UT
96.76
4.35%
Downhill
Downhill Course
23Charlevoix Marathon
Charlevoix, MI
96.68
11.32%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
24Bay of Fundy Marathon
Lubec , ME
96.68
9.38%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
25Lake Placid Marathon
Lake Placid, NY
96.13
2.14%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
26Rio Marathon
Rio de Janeiro, BR
95.54
0.00%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course
27Steamboat Marathon
Steamboat Springs, CO
95.36
4.07%
Downhill
Downhill Course
28Gods Country Marathon Race Series
Galeton, PA
95.04
2.44%
Very Hilly
Very Hilly Course
29Niagara Ultra Races Marathon
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
94.93
1.27%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
30Teton Dam Marathon
Rexburg, ID
94.88
0.00%
Hilly
Hilly Course
31Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon
Covington, VA
94.63
8.40%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
32Casper Marathon
Casper, WY
93.77
2.25%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
33Race the Lake Marathon
Cooperstown, NY
93.72
1.89%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
34Morgan Valley Marathon
Morgan, UT
92.67
0.00%
Hilly
Hilly Course
35Deadwood-Mickelson Trail Marathon
Deadwood, SD
92.09
1.26%
Very Hilly
Very Hilly Course
36Bear Lake Utah Marathon
Garden City, UT
91.61
0.00%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
37Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon
Cokeville, WY
89.63
0.00%
Hilly
Hilly Course