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Jekyll Island, GA
Sunday, January 17, 2027
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Race Dates
2027: Sunday, January 17, 2027Course Information
Profile: Very FlatRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 51°F (10°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 99.51Race Size
2026: 303 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 7.6%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 59°F (15°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
50°F (10°C) |
PR Score |
98.42 |
Course Score |
99.51 |
The Jekyll Island Marathon was the 224th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 217th largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2026, 7.6% of Jekyll Island Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 3.4% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Jekyll Island Marathon ranked 350th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 141st so far in 2026. In Georgia, it ranked 7th in 2025 and 5th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Jekyll Island Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The Jekyll Island Marathon has a Course Score of 99.51, ranking it as the 109th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 1st fastest marathon course in Georgia.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Jekyll Island Marathon a PR Score of 99.51. The PR Score ranks the Jekyll Island Marathon as the 72nd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 1st best marathon for a PR in Georgia.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Jekyll Island Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Georgia for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 25 feet (7m)
Min Elevation: 4 feet (1m)
Elevation Gain: 245 feet (74m)
Elevation Loss: 244 feet (74m)
Course updated 12/29/2023
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