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Death Valley, CA
Saturday, January 30, 2027
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Race Dates
2027: Saturday, January 30, 2027Course Information
Profile: Rolling HillsRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 57°F (13°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 98.81Race Size
2026: 42 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: N/AMiscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 69°F (21°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
50°F (10°C) |
PR Score |
99.11 |
Course Score |
99.19 |
The Death Valley Marathon was the 378th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 388th largest marathon in the U.S..
The Death Valley Marathon has a Course Score of 98.81, ranking it as the 256th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 20th fastest marathon course in California.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Death Valley Marathon a PR Score of 98.81. The PR Score ranks the Death Valley Marathon as the 194th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 13th best marathon for a PR in California.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Death Valley Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and California for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: -139 feet (-42m)
Min Elevation: -249 feet (-75m)
Elevation Gain: 559 feet (170m)
Elevation Loss: 559 feet (170m)
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