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Mid-September · Mountain West · Point-to-Point

Priest Lake Marathon

Priest Lake, ID · Saturday, September 19, 2026

Event listed as: Marathon

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Typical start

48°

Cooler than 49% of U.S. marathons

Modeled historical conditions

Elevation gain

1,100ft

Flatter than 9% of races

Estimated total climb

Field size

300

Larger than 0% of races

Estimated field

PR potential

7.0/10

Ahead of 25% of races

Almanac model

Percentiles compare this race against all 224 U.S. marathons in the Almanac.

Course profile

1,100 ft gain · 0 ft net

Rolling course, point-to-point.

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Schematic profile drawn from total gain, total loss and course category, on a shared vertical scale of 800 ft. Not a surveyed GPS trace.

Race-day weather

Modeled from location, month and coastal proximity, not verified race history.

6 AM

40°

Start

48°

Midday

59°

ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 48°F, excellent marathon conditions.

Typical dew point 36°F, 16% chance of precipitation, wind around 7 mph. All modeled.

The bottom line

A small race that trades atmosphere for room to run.

Priest Lake Marathon is a strong choice for a first marathon, and the course rolls gently without any sustained climbing. The tradeoff is atmosphere: expect long quiet stretches and few spectators.

Why runners choose this race

A point-to-point course around Priest Lake, ID, with steady rollers that reward even pacing.

The case for it

  • Runners who want a low-key start

The tradeoffs

  • You want crowds and on-course energy

Course and logistics

Course type
Point-to-Point
Surface
Road
Profile
Rolling
Total gain
1,100 ft(estimated)
Total loss
1,100 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
0 ft(estimated)
Field size
~300 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Quiet, low-key
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$50(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Saturday
Start / finish
Start and finish in different locations

Race details

Typical timing
Mid-September
Next confirmed date
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Registration
Open now
Region
Mountain West
Editorial tier
Recommended
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26
  • Point-to-point
  • Easy entry

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