The Emerald Isle Marathon was the 272nd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 214th largest in 2022.
This year 3% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 4.6% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Emerald Isle Marathon the 356th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 332nd highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 99.46 ranks it as the 107th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd 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 Emerald Isle Marathon a PR Score of 99.46. This PR Score ranks it as the 75th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest in North Carolina.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Emerald Isle Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 31 feet (9m) Min Elevation: 3 feet (0m)
Absolutely the best one we run in. We live in Florida and this by far is the most organized and shows the most hospitality. Love this area. The pickle juice was awesome!
