The Lake Wilhelm Marathon & Half Marathon takes places along the stunning shores of one of Pennsylvania’s largest lakes! Known for its Bald Eagle viewing, expansive lake views, and scenic bike path
The Marathon course is two loops on the John C. Oliver path.
The Lake Wilhelm Marathon was the 457th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 522nd largest in 2022.
Last year 9.4% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 9.7% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.
This gives the Lake Wilhelm Marathon the 201st highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 181st highest percentage in 2022.
Its Course Score of 98.46 ranks it as the th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the th fastest course in Pennsylvania.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Lake Wilhelm Marathon a PR Score of 97.14. This PR Score ranks it as the th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the th fastest in Pennsylvania.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Lake Wilhelm Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 1247 feet (380m) Min Elevation: 1195 feet (364m)