The FTC Marathon will start at the Hawthorne Trail Head of the Gainesville/Hawthorne State Trail. The course follows the flat and fast paved bike bath out for 3.27 miles and then turns around and comes back. Each loop will be 1/4 of a Marathon making it easy for family and friends to view the race. The tree canopy on both sides of the trail will provide both shade and low wind conditions for optimal running!
The Florida Track Club Marathon was the 516th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 558th largest in 2022.
This year 48.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 21.6% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Florida Track Club Marathon the 45th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 9th highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 99.43 ranks it as the 114th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 12th fastest course in Florida.
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 Florida Track Club Marathon a PR Score of 99.43. This PR Score ranks it as the 78th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 4th fastest in Florida.
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Florida Track Club Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 143 feet (43m) Min Elevation: 123 feet (37m)
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The race is on a paved bike trail that is shaded by trees for most of the course. Water/Gatorade stops up and down the course. Best time of year to run this race in Florida. I've set two PRs on this course.
Race Tips
It is a flat course with a minimal uphill/downhill at the turn around point. I only really noticed it on the last turn around. Smaller race with the ability to bring your own nutrition fueling options. Spread of food options after but for a full meal you will probably need to head back to Gainesville.
Enough porta potties at the start and a set on the course in case you need to use them. I would stay in Gainesville (more hotel & food options) and drive the 30 minutes out to the Hawthorne trailhead start. You can arrive 45 min before the race and be good to go. Plenty of parking thats close by or a short walk.
