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Wicked Fast (PA) Marathon

Jim Thorpe, PA
Sunday, September 13, 2026


  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description
The Wicked Fast follows the Lehigh River on the hard packed gravel D & L Trail.

The course is a hard-packed trail with a -1% consistent net drop, starts south of White Haven, hugs the beautiful Lehigh River, cruises down the D&L Trail through Jim Thorpe, and finishes in Lehighton.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Sunday, September 13, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Downhill
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Mostly on Road/Pavement

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

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 63°F (17°C)
Average High: 76°F (24°C)
Average Low: 51° F (10°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.13
Course Score: 101.04

Race Size

2026: 261 Finishers
2025: 205 Finishers
2024: 254 Finishers
2023: No Results
2022: No Results
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: 18%
2025: 13.7%
2024: 26.4%
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 3 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 78°F  (26°C)
Low: 55°F  (13°C)

Race Start Conditions

61°F  (16°C)
Humidity: 83%

Rain, Overcast
N 1 mph

PR Score

98.19

Course Score

101.04






Wicked Fast (PA) Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Wicked Fast (PA) Marathon was the 263rd largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 216th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 18% of Wicked Fast (PA) Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 13.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Wicked Fast (PA) Marathon ranked 86th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 37th so far in 2026. In Pennsylvania, it ranked 6th in 2025 and 2nd so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Wicked Fast (PA) Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

The Wicked Fast (PA) Marathon has a Course Score of 101.04, ranking it as the 30th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest marathon course in Pennsylvania.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Wicked Fast (PA) Marathon a PR Score of 99.13. The PR Score ranks the Wicked Fast (PA) Marathon as the 140th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 6th best marathon for a PR in Pennsylvania.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Wicked Fast (PA) Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Pennsylvania for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Wicked Fast (PA) Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed30th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd fastest marathon course in Pennsylvania
Top 7% Nationally#3 of 17 in Pennsylvania
PR Potential140th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 6th best marathon for a PR in Pennsylvania
Top 31% Nationally#6 of 17 in Pennsylvania
Boston Qualifier Rate86th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 6th highest BQ percentage in Pennsylvania
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 18% Nationally#6 of 19 in Pennsylvania
Race Size263rd largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 9th largest marathon in Pennsylvania
Based on 2025 results
Top 45% Nationally#9 of 21 in Pennsylvania

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 1274 feet (388m)
Min Elevation: 592 feet (180m)

Elevation Gain: 160 feet (48m)
Elevation Loss: 697 feet (212m)


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Course updated 07/08/2026




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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 1 reviews
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Beautiful and fast course, not much crowd support and can get lonely if you are a faster runner. But overall this race did exactly what I hoped, turned my 5:30 BQ cushion into 9:30. The downhill is gradual and barely noticeable at times. The group putting it on did a good job, they had some issues with timing due to poor service but it was resolved. It's a bare bones race with the focus on a BQ, and for me and many others it achieved exactly that.

Race Tips:

Go by feel, it is a gradual downhill overall but some areas are more noticeable while some just seem flat. Keep the effort consistent and don't worry if you get a couple miles faster than Goal pace.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

If you have someone with you, stay in White Haven and skip the buses-you'll get about an extra hour of sleep. Eat at the Powerhouse Eatery the night before, get reservations!
Reviewed by JT About 2024