The God's Country Marathon course runs uphill from approximately 1,300 feet to over 2,400 feet in the first 18 miles. After climbing 1,100 feet, the course runs downhill for the next 8 miles to the finish at about 1,650 feet. PRs and BQs will be earned on this course.
The 18 mile long uphill section followed by a potentially "quad-busting" 8 mile and 800 feet downhill section makes this a challenging course that comes with a feeling of reward upon completion.
Scenic course in rural north central Pennsylvania. Small town support makes this a memorable event for participants.
God’s Country Marathon Race Series includes a Half Marathon and Relay option.
How does the Gods Country Marathon Race Series Rank?
The Gods Country Marathon Race Series was the 441st largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 500th largest in 2022.
This year 6.4% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 3.3% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Gods Country Marathon Race Series the 386th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 233rd highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 95.84 ranks it as the 399th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 16th fastest course in Pennsylvania.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Gods Country Marathon Race Series a PR Score of 95.20. This PR Score ranks it as the 394th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 16th fastest in Pennsylvania.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Gods Country Marathon Race Series Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 2427 feet (739m) Min Elevation: 1287 feet (392m)
Course updated 06/13/2024
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