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Freedoms Run Marathon

Shepherdstown, WV
Saturday, October 12, 2024

  4.7 Stars from 3 Reviews

Description

The Freedom's Run Marathon course is run within National Park Land, with some brief detours through the rural roads.

The course surface consists of a mix of road and hard pack trail.



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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: TBD
2024: Saturday, October 12, 2024


Course Information

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

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: Yes


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 61°F (16°C)
Average High: 73°F (22°C)
Average Low: 49° F (9°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.20
Course Score: 98.51


Race Size

2024: 156 Finishers
2023: 147 Finishers
2022: 171 Finishers
2021: 201 Finishers
2020: No Results
2019: 260 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: 1.9%
2023: 3.4%
2022: 5.3%
2021: 2%
2020: N/A
2019: 3.5%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


Weather Averages for Last 13 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 67°F  (19°C)
Low: 47°F  (8°C)

Race Start Conditions

52°F  (11°C)
Humidity: 85%

Clear
N 6 mph

PR Score

422.16

Course Score

98.51





How does the Freedoms Run Marathon Rank?


The Freedoms Run Marathon was the 279th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 230th largest in 2022.

This year 1.9% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 3.4% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.

This gives the Freedoms Run Marathon the 382nd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 357th highest percentage so far in 2024.


Its Course Score of 98.51 ranks it as the 275th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest course in West Virginia.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Freedoms Run Marathon a PR Score of 98.20. This PR Score ranks it as the 245th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest in West Virginia.

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Freedoms Run Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 520 feet (158m)
Min Elevation: 265 feet (80m)


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Recent Freedoms Run Marathon Reviews

4.7 Stars from 3 Reviews
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G's review of 2017 Freedoms Run Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Great course on C and O Canal and Antietam National Battlefield


Race Tips

It gets hilly at mile 16 so don't go out too fast.


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Bill C's review of 2016 Freedoms Run Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Phenomenal point to point marathon. Here are the highlights.

1. It's a point to point marathon that starts and ends in West Virginia but most of it is in Maryland (you can cross 2 states off your marathon bucket list) 2. Runs through 4 National Parks/Parkland 3. Half of it is very flat and half is quite hilly 4. The finishers medals are homemade by a local potter 5. You finish in the middle of a college football stadium 6. The post race party/Oktoberfest is at a German Inn 7. You run down a spiral staircase as you enter Maryland 8. Part of the race is on the historic Appalachian Trail 9. The race director is a doctor and owns the country's first natural running store 10. This is a small "old school" race that you'll be telling everyone you know about


Race Tips

Don't use too much energy on the "Millers Sawmill" hill because the battlefield hills are still in front of you.

Not too many water stops in the first half of the race so you may consider carrying water.

Don't miss the post-run Oktoberfest at the Bavarian Inn across the street. There is also a half marathon, 10k, 5k, and a kids fun run


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

The Bavarian Inn is directly across the street from the finish and there are shuttle busses to the start.


WC's review of 2013 Freedoms Run Marathon.   

4 / 5 Stars

Review

First class service by Freedom's Run race director! Government shut down forced the director to change the course only 12 days prior to the run. He did so without missing a beat. Plan B was hilly but beautiful, and course -support was great.


Race Tips

Shepherdstown is lovely. Enjoy!


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