The Des Plaines River Trail Marathon is on the Des Plaines River Trail - a wide, crushed gravel track, free of roots and rocks, and very flat. All of the major road crossings are managed by way of bridges or viaducts (with only 4 minor road crossings along the whole course).
How does the Des Plaines River Trail Marathon Rank?
The Des Plaines River Trail Marathon was the 232nd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 194th largest in 2022.
This year 1.8% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 3.4% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Des Plaines River Trail Marathon the 381st highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 349th highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 98.99 ranks it as the 198th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 8th fastest course in Illinois.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Des Plaines River Trail Marathon a PR Score of 98.99. This PR Score ranks it as the 146th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 6th fastest in Illinois.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Des Plaines River Trail Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 722 feet (220m) Min Elevation: 640 feet (195m)
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