After the initial 10 mile descent (drops approximately 1400 feet), the Leavenworth Marathon course does have a lot of turns which may slow some runners on this fast downhill/flat course.
From the race website - The course runs on a combination of scenic country roads and trails around Leavenworth bordering the Wenatchee National Forest and Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. Each course is about 10% dirt trail along the Wenatchee River in Waterfront Park.
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How does the Leavenworth Marathon Rank?
The Leavenworth Marathon was the 356th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 332nd largest in 2022.
Last year 10.3% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 16.7% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.
This gives the Leavenworth Marathon the 171st highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 77th highest percentage in 2022.
Its Course Score of 101.64 ranks it as the 19th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 8th fastest course in Washington.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Leavenworth Marathon a PR Score of 100.70. This PR Score ranks it as the 24th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 8th fastest in Washington.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
Leavenworth Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 2553 feet (778m) Min Elevation: 1099 feet (335m)
