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Martian Marathon

Dearborn, MI
Saturday, April 13, 2024

  5 Stars from 2 Reviews

Description

The Martian Marathon course is one of the flattest Spring marathons in the U.S. In addition, the typically cool race day temperatures can make for a very fast race. Definitely a PR and/or BQ course.



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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: TBD
2024: Saturday, April 13, 2024


Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Mostly Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 45°F (7°C)
Average High: 56°F (13°C)
Average Low: 34° F (1°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.24
Course Score: 99.24


Race Size

2024: 157 Finishers
2023: 142 Finishers
2022: 115 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: No Results
2019: 177 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: 14%
2023: 12.7%
2022: 11.3%
2021: N/A
2020: N/A
2019: 13.6%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


Weather Averages for Last 10 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 56°F  (13°C)
Low: 40°F  (4°C)

Race Start Conditions

42°F  (6°C)
Humidity: 72%

Partially cloudy
N 8 mph

PR Score

495.61

Course Score

99.21





How does the Martian Marathon Rank?


The Martian Marathon was the 284th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 289th largest in 2022.

This year 14% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 12.7% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.

This gives the Martian Marathon the 133rd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 97th highest percentage so far in 2024.


Its Course Score of 99.24 ranks it as the 155th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest course in Michigan.

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 Martian Marathon a PR Score of 99.24. This PR Score ranks it as the 108th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest in Michigan.

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Martian Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 635 feet (193m)
Min Elevation: 581 feet (177m)


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Recent Martian Marathon Reviews

5 Stars from 2 Reviews
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BJ's review of 2023 Martian Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Parking and restrooms are of no issue arriving at the Park. This race has almost no crowd to contest with. If your looking for a low stress race, this is it!! A great race to BQ as well!!


Race Tips

The beginning of the race goes through a nice neighborhood with mature trees, and a few neighbors cheering you on. The middle of the race has an out and back that it pretty boring and no shade, but if you have a cheer squad they can easily drive to a few locations to give a bit of inspiration (and hydration). The end of the race goes through some nice shady trails, which is nice to help further overheating, but the trails come with a couple turns, a small hill, and a bridge with a little bounce that make your legs wobble a bit. The crowd coming in the chute is loud and motivating!!


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Damien's review of 2014 Martian Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Fast and flat - BQed in 2014 - Great weather !!

Run it if you like small marathons without all the hype, crowd, etc ...


Race Tips

Consistent split course -
Merging with half marathoners @ mile 20 can give you a boost.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Comfort Inn, Dearborn is ideally placed (can walk to the start - 10 minutes)