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Pittsfield, MA
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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2027: TBDCourse Information
Profile: Mostly FlatRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 59°F (15°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 98.32Race Size
2026: 132 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 8.3%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 71°F (22°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
59°F (15°C) |
PR Score |
97.19 |
Course Score |
99.38 |
The Steel Rail Marathon was the 349th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 291st largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2026, 8.3% of Steel Rail Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 18.6% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Steel Rail Marathon ranked 44th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 129th so far in 2026. In Massachusetts, it ranked 6th in 2025 and 8th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Steel Rail Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The Steel Rail Marathon has a Course Score of 98.82, ranking it as the 255th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 11th fastest marathon course in Massachusetts.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Steel Rail Marathon a PR Score of 98.32. The PR Score ranks the Steel Rail Marathon as the 255th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 10th best marathon for a PR in Massachusetts.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Steel Rail Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Massachusetts for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 1018 feet (310m)
Min Elevation: 739 feet (225m)
Elevation Gain: 558 feet (170m)
Elevation Loss: 558 feet (170m)
Course updated 05/12/2026
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