This scenic and challenging race route which begins and ends behind Civic Center Park in downtown St. Joseph, will take participants from north to south and embodies numerous St. Joseph landmarks (Krug Park, Hyde Park, Lovers Lane, Ashland Avenue, Pony Express Museum, the Museum Hill Area) along with incorporating nine miles of the city's historic parkway system.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. You may need to adjust your pace slightly.
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How does the St. Joseph Missouri Marathon Rank?
The St. Joseph Missouri Marathon was the 348th largest marathon in the U.S. last year.
Last year 16.8% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
This gives the St. Joseph Missouri Marathon the 79th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year.
Its Course Score of 95.82 ranks it as the 399th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 9th fastest course in Missouri.
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 St. Joseph Missouri Marathon a PR Score of 94.10. This PR Score ranks it as the 407th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 8th fastest in Missouri.
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St. Joseph Missouri Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 1055 feet (321m) Min Elevation: 852 feet (259m)
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