- Weather
- 51°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~1,200 runners
- Course
- Flat to rolling
- Elevation
- 250 ft gain · 0 ft net
Event: Avenue of the Giants Marathon
PR8.6Weather9.0Experience7.6
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Late September · West Coast · Point-to-Point
Leavenworth Marathon
Leavenworth, WA
Cascade mountains into Bavarian village
- Best for PR
- Boston Qualifier
- Scenic
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- Typical start temp
- 44°F(estimated)
- Field size
- ~800 runners(estimated)
- Course
- Flat to rolling
- Elevation
- 250 ft gain(estimated)
Why runners choose this race
A point-to-point course around Leavenworth, WA, with gentle rollers but no sustained climbing.
Good fit if
- · PR attempts
- · Boston qualification
- · Runners who care about scenery
- · Runners who want a low-key start
Think twice if
- · You want crowds and on-course energy
Course and logistics
- Course type
- Point-to-Point
- Surface
- Road
- Total gain
- 250 ft(estimated)
- Field size
- ~800 runners(estimated)
- Crowd support
- Quiet, low-key
- Entry
- Data coming soon
- Start / finish
- Start and finish in different locations
Race details
- Typical timing
- Late September
- Region
- West Coast
- Editorial tier
- Featured
- Data last reviewed
- 2026-08-26
Cascade mountains into Bavarian village
Good to know
- Best for PR
- Boston Qualifier
- Scenic
- Point-to-point
- Destination race
Race-day weather
Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk
Typical start sits at 44°F — excellent marathon conditions.
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- Weather
- 50°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~800 runners
- Course
- Flat to rolling
- Elevation
- 300 ft gain · 0 ft net
Event listed as: Marathon
PR8.6Weather8.9Experience7.1
- Weather
- 42°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
- Course
- Flat to rolling
- Elevation
- 300 ft gain
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PR8.6Weather8.8Experience7.7