The Salina Crossroads Marathon was the 159th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 281st largest in 2022.
Last year 11.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 13.2% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.
This gives the Salina Crossroads Marathon the 147th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 113th highest percentage in 2022.
Its Course Score of 99.16 ranks it as the 168th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 4th fastest course in Kansas.
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 Salina Crossroads Marathon a PR Score of 99.16. This PR Score ranks it as the 120th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest in Kansas.
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Salina Crossroads Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 1292 feet (393m) Min Elevation: 1209 feet (368m)
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I give them effort for trying to make this race grow with the low registration fees. Double loop, lack of scenery and lack of crowd support for full marathoners really created a struggle. Packet pickup was just that. No expo with other vendors. If you are use to big races, with lots of runners and crowd support then this race is not for you.
Race Tips
Expect to be running solo after the half marathoners finish and don't expect lots of crowd support.
Course was well marked with arrows and friendly volunteers! The route was a mixture of blacktop and a section of crushed gravel.
Another plus was that after the race, arrangements had been made with the YMCA so we could take showers before going out to eat and the making the long drive home!!! Excellent communication from the RD and staff.
Great organization great swag
Top notch marathon especially for inaugural
event. I can't imagine a better marathon in Kansas super welcoming people in Salina.