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Valentines Day Massacre Marathon

Greensboro, NC
Saturday, February 8, 2025

  4.7 Stars from 3 Reviews

Description

The Valentine's Day Massacre Marathon is held on a 1.6 mile loop. The first lap is 2.2 miles then you will run 15 laps of 1.6 miles.

The race is a Boston Qualifier for solo participants, but the majority of the field is comprised of 4 person teams.



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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: Saturday, February 8, 2025
2024: Sunday, February 11, 2024


Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 41°F (5°C)
Average High: 51°F (10°C)
Average Low: 30° F (-1°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.61
Course Score: 97.61


Race Size

2024: 36 Finishers
2023: 14 Finishers
2022: 22 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: 19 Finishers
2019: 24 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: 5.6%
2023: 7.1%
2022: 4.6%
2021: N/A
2020: 15.8%
2019: 4.2%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


Weather Averages for Last 5 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 53°F  (12°C)
Low: 38°F  (3°C)

Race Start Conditions

45°F  (7°C)
Humidity: 72%

Overcast
W 5 mph

PR Score

162.14

Course Score

97.61





How does the Valentines Day Massacre Marathon Rank?


The Valentines Day Massacre Marathon was the 587th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 553rd largest in 2022.

This year 5.6% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 7.1% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.

This gives the Valentines Day Massacre Marathon the 266th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 257th highest percentage so far in 2024.


Its Course Score of 97.61 ranks it as the 351st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 10th fastest course in North Carolina.

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 Valentines Day Massacre Marathon a PR Score of 97.61. This PR Score ranks it as the 296th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 10th fastest in North Carolina.

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Valentines Day Massacre Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 876 feet (267m)
Min Elevation: 822 feet (250m)

Elevation Gain: 1123 feet (342m)
Elevation Loss: 1123 feet (342m)


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Recent Valentines Day Massacre Marathon Reviews

4.7 Stars from 3 Reviews
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jap's review of 2022 Valentines Day Massacre Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

The 2022 Valentine's Day Massacre was my full third marathon. I was one of 32 solo runners that year. There are about four uphill climbs, some long, some short, on the loop, so if you are soloing it, you do them 16 times.

The great thing is that at the start of every loop, you run through the relay tent area. After a few laps, the teams realize that you are a solo runner and will cheer you on every time you pass. Very supportive group!

I came in dead last of the solo runner in 2022. Already signed up for 2023. I still maybe last, but I am pretty sure that I am going to knock off at least 10 minutes from last year!


Race Tips

For a soloist, this maybe a little tough. Lot of hill running. I ran the course the day before, and thought that the long hill that curves to the right after the tent area was going to be the toughest, but the tough one ended up being the short hill before the start finish line!

If you do this one, work on your hills!


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LR's review of 2017 Valentines Day Massacre Marathon.   

4 / 5 Stars

Review

This is definitely a Relay marathon, unless you're feeling like superman/woman then you can take it all by yourself. The atmosphere is great and people cheer for you. The weather is always super cold so be prepared. It is called Massacre for a reason.


Race Tips

Would not recommend this for a solo. Best to do the Relay marathon. It is not a mostly flat course as it is in the description. Please note this is rolling hills, 15 laps.


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Dbs's review of 2014 Valentines Day Massacre Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

The race is best run in with a 4 person team. The first person has to run 2.2 miles then the following laps are all 1.6 miles. The course is rolling hills so it will test your fitness. The hard part of the relay is the wait between runs, you have to stay loose. The music is good, the teams are yelling and the weather is usually a challenge. I love it


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