The Springfield Marathon was the 411th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 449th largest in 2022.
Last year 5.5% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 4.2% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.
This gives the Springfield Marathon the 327th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 362nd highest percentage in 2022.
Its Course Score of 99.40 ranks it as the 120th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest course in Illinois.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Springfield Marathon a PR Score of 99.40. This PR Score ranks it as the 83rd fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest in Illinois.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Springfield Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 658 feet (200m) Min Elevation: 606 feet (184m)