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South Texas International Marathon

Harlingen, TX
Sunday, December 8, 2024

Description

South Texas International Marathon's (STIM) unique course will take runners through five cities and two counties! This Boston Qualifier marathon will make its start at the 'Heart of the Valley', Donna, Texas. Runners will then cross through historic downtown areas of Weslaco, Mercedes and La Feria. The grand finish line will be at the beautiful city of Harlingen, the 'Capital of the Valley'.



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Race Information

Race Dates

2024: Sunday, December 8, 2024
2023: Sunday, December 3, 2023


Course Information

Profile: Very Flat
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement

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


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 64°F (17°C)
Average High: 75°F (23°C)
Average Low: 54° F (12°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.41
Course Score: 99.82


Race Size

2023: 206 Finishers
2022: No Results
2021: No Results
2020: No Results
2019: No Results
2018: No Results


BQ Percentages

2023: 8.7%
2022: N/A
2021: N/A
2020: N/A
2019: N/A
2018: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


2024 Race Day Weather Forecast


Race Day Temperatures

High: 66°F  (19°C)
Low: 51°F  (11°C)

Race Start Conditions

54°F  (12°C)

Overcast
NNW 11 mph 

PR Score
(Normal Score)

0.00
(97.41)

Course Score

0.00

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance.

Go for it!!!




How does the South Texas International Marathon Rank?


The South Texas International Marathon was the 231st largest marathon in the U.S. last year.

Last year 8.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

This gives the South Texas International Marathon the 221st highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year.


Its Course Score of 99.82 ranks it as the 45th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest course in Texas.

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 South Texas International Marathon a PR Score of 97.41. This PR Score ranks it as the 307th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 23rd fastest in Texas.

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South Texas International Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 100 feet (30m)
Min Elevation: 37 feet (11m)

Elevation Gain: 172 feet (52m)
Elevation Loss: 234 feet (71m)


South
Course updated 08/17/2023



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