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St. Patricks Marathon

Washington, DC
Sunday, March 15, 2026


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Course Description
The flat Bishop Event's St. Patrick's Marathon is double out-and-back on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. The trail surface is made of crush and run gravel.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Sunday, March 15, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Very Flat
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Trail

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 46°F (7°C)
Average High: 55°F (12°C)
Average Low: 37° F (2°C)


PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.78
Course Score: 99.78


Race Size

2026: 63 Finishers
2025: 19 Finishers
2024: 69 Finishers
2023: 37 Finishers
2022: 50 Finishers
2021: 38 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 9.5%
2025: 10.5%
2024: 1.5%
2023: 10.8%
2022: 18%
2021: 15.8%


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No






St. Patricks Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The St. Patricks Marathon was the 554th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 411th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 9.5% of St. Patricks Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 10.5% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the St. Patricks Marathon ranked 129th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 107th so far in 2026. In Washington D.C., it ranked 2nd in 2025 and 2nd so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the St. Patricks Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.


The St. Patricks Marathon has a Course Score of 99.78, ranking it as the 53rd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest marathon course in Washington D.C..

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the St. Patricks Marathon a PR Score of 99.78. The PR Score ranks the St. Patricks Marathon as the 42nd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 2nd best marathon for a PR in Washington D.C..

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

St. Patricks Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed53rd fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 2nd fastest marathon course in Washington D.C.
Top 12% Nationally#2 of 5 in Washington D.C.
PR Potential42nd best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 2nd best marathon for a PR in Washington D.C.
Top 10% Nationally#2 of 5 in Washington D.C.
Boston Qualifier Rate129th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 2nd highest BQ percentage in Washington D.C.
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 27% Nationally#2 of 5 in Washington D.C.
Race Size554th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 5th largest marathon in Washington D.C.
Based on 2025 results
Top 93% Nationally#5 of 5 in Washington D.C.

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 62 feet (18m)
Min Elevation: 33 feet (10m)

Elevation Gain: 107 feet (32m)
Elevation Loss: 107 feet (32m)


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Course updated 02/20/2025





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