The Pacific Northwest Marathon was the 456th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 298th largest in 2022.
This year 14.3% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 17% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Pacific Northwest Marathon the 77th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 90th highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 99.73 ranks it as the 63rd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest course in Oregon.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Pacific Northwest Marathon a PR Score of 99.73. This PR Score ranks it as the 47th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest in Oregon.
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Pacific Northwest Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 369 feet (112m) Min Elevation: 311 feet (94m)
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Christine Dambach 's review of 2022 Pacific Northwest Marathon.
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5 Stars
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The thing that bothered us the most, are the large number of cars that either barely moved to the other side of the road and/or passed us at uncomfortable high speeds. A couple of motorcycle cops would have most likely made the motorist slow down.
Race morning starts with an early start at 6am for the slower paces. This course is one of the few in the Northwest that is open for 7 plus hours for the marathon giving everyone a chance to reach for their unicorn moment. Once you arrive you can check your bag with the registration volunteers and do what you need to start.
CDC's review of 2017 Pacific Northwest Marathon.
5 /
5 Stars
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These people really focus on the runners, not the hype. It is a beautiful course and plenty of support.
Race organizers put a lot of love into this race! The Director is out on the course, cheering for the runners, talking to everybody he can. At the finish, they really celebrate. There was a woman they interviewed who could barely walk 3 years ago, and she did one of her first 5K's at this race. By the next year, she had lost almost 200 lbs, and she did the half! It was so inspiring! I hope to be there every year to see the developments.
4.4 Stars from 7 Reviews
