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Bound for Boston Marathon

Suwanee, GA
Sunday, September 6, 2026


  2 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description
The Boston Bound Marathon course is a flat 1 mile loop within a corporate park. There is approximately 20 feet of elevation difference between the high and low points of the course.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Sunday, September 6, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 77°F (25°C)
Average High: 86°F (30°C)
Average Low: 67° F (19°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 94.25
Course Score: 98.85

Race Size

2026: 79 Finishers
2025: 85 Finishers
2024: 64 Finishers
2023: 56 Finishers
2022: 59 Finishers
2021: 36 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 15.2%
2025: 15.3%
2024: 17.2%
2023: 21.4%
2022: 22%
2021: 27.8%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 6 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 86°F  (30°C)
Low: 67°F  (19°C)

Race Start Conditions

67°F  (19°C)
Humidity: 94%

Clear
N 2 mph

PR Score

93.46

Course Score

98.85






Bound for Boston Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Bound for Boston Marathon was the 406th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 423rd largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 15.2% of Bound for Boston Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 15.3% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Bound for Boston Marathon ranked 67th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 60th so far in 2026. In Georgia, it ranked 2nd in 2025 and 1st so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Bound for Boston Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

The Bound for Boston Marathon has a Course Score of 98.85, ranking it as the 249th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 5th fastest marathon course in Georgia.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Bound for Boston Marathon a PR Score of 94.25. The PR Score ranks the Bound for Boston Marathon as the 434th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 11th best marathon for a PR in Georgia.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Bound for Boston Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Georgia for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Bound for Boston Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed249th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 5th fastest marathon course in Georgia
Top 54% Nationally#5 of 11 in Georgia
PR Potential434th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 11th best marathon for a PR in Georgia
Top 94% Nationally#11 of 11 in Georgia
Boston Qualifier Rate67th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 2nd highest BQ percentage in Georgia
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 15% Nationally#2 of 11 in Georgia
Race Size406th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 8th largest marathon in Georgia
Based on 2025 results
Top 69% Nationally#8 of 11 in Georgia

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 1149 feet (350m)
Min Elevation: 1125 feet (342m)

Elevation Gain: 590 feet (179m)
Elevation Loss: 601 feet (183m)


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Course updated 08/11/2026




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Race Reviews


2.0
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Not What It Seems

Full Review:

A couple of things about this course/race that will sway me from running it again in the future.

1) Organization - Below Par. There were, I believe, 4 different waves all working off of 1 clock. The course is a 1 mile loop. You must count your own laps. If you don't have a watch you could very easily lose count of your laps. Waves were never announced. You just had to show up at your selected time and somebody told you to "go." There was only one clock that all waves were working off of so if you past the clocking towers with a group a people you're not going to know what your split was. As for the clock it only displayed the first 2 numbers of your split....which means a 6:45 miles appeared as 6:4 on the clock. That 3rd missing digit is huge when there is a 9 second possibility of a difference.

2) Course Description. The course, yes, overall is flatter than most. However, it's NOT flat. Actually, none of it is flat. It's either a slight uphill or a slight downhill. And when I say "slight" I don't say it lightly. Over 26.2 the "slightness" becomes apparent. The slight uphill turns into a fairly significant uphill. Especially when you're racing for a qualifying time. The course is open which means spectators will be anywhere and everywhere. I had people walking down the middle of the course while I was trying to run several times. I had a lady walk in front of me when I tried to grab water and I missed it because of her. The people handing out water paid very little attention. Twice I tried to grab water from a man supposed to be handing out water who was instead more interested in what he was watching on his phone.

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There were no pacers. If you choose to run this race you'll have to pace yourself or find a group to fall in with. I chose the 6:30 wave which I believe was the last of the 4 waves. Water stations were not set up until this wave. So, if you choose an earlier wave you better bring your own hydration.

I got lucky with the weather. It was overcast and sprinkled a little bit here and there to keep it cool. The humidity was real though. Well above 90%.
Reviewed by Micah About 2022