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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • West Palm Beach
  • Event dates –
  • Open entry

U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Official event website & entry ↗
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Decision summary

U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
8:32/km

6:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
46/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
41 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Road, Beach
Scenery
Waterfront, City, Coastal, Historic, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon?

The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon is described as pancake flat. The course listing puts the climb at 27 m.

Where does the U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon route go?

The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon route starts at Flagler Drive between Evernia and Datura Street by the Meyer Amphitheatre, downtown West Palm Beach and finishes at Flagler Drive by the Meyer Amphitheatre, downtown West Palm Beach. Underfoot, expect paved roads. It passes Flagler Drive waterfront, Meyer Amphitheatre, Intracoastal Waterway, Manatee Lagoon and downtown West Palm Beach. Two-loop course on shaded city streets and palm-lined Flagler Drive.

What should runners know on race day for the U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon?

Pace teams provided for the marathon and half marathon.

Race character

Scenery

  • Waterfront
  • City
  • Coastal
  • Historic
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour
  • Big City

Terrain

  • Road
  • Beach
Elevation character
Pancake Flat
Technicality
Non Technical
Source-stated ascent
27 m
Net elevation
0 m

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Minimum age
18+
Cut-off
6-hour time limit (start 6:00 AM); finish line stays open 7.5 hours. Streets reopen on a rolling basis at a 15-18 minute per mile pace.
Qualification status
USA Track & Field certified course and a Boston Marathon qualifier; promoted as the 2nd fastest marathon in Florida.

Race day logistics

Pacers
Pace teams provided for the marathon and half marathon.
Expo / packet pickup
Al Packer Ford & Lincoln Health and Wellness Expo at the Meyer Amphitheatre; mandatory packet pickup Friday Dec 11 (noon-6PM) and Saturday Dec 12 (10AM-6PM), with no packet pickup or registration on race day.
Medal
Finisher medal awarded to all marathon finishers.
Finisher tee
Long-sleeve race tech shirt for marathon and half marathon entrants, plus Garden of Life goody bag, free race photos, electronic finisher certificate and post-race food and beverages.

Access and course status

Start
Flagler Drive between Evernia and Datura Street by the Meyer Amphitheatre, downtown West Palm Beach
Finish
Flagler Drive by the Meyer Amphitheatre, downtown West Palm Beach

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Paved roads
Landmarks
Flagler Drive waterfront, Meyer Amphitheatre, Intracoastal Waterway, Manatee Lagoon, downtown West Palm Beach, historic neighborhoods, waterfront parks
Notable features
  • For 2026 the event introduces its first prize purse, a $17,000 elite payout awarding $5,000 each to the men's and women's winners, $2,500 for second and $1,000 for third. Weekend format: 5K and 10K on Saturday, Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay on Sunday
  • Two-loop course on shaded city streets and palm-lined Flagler Drive
  • marathon relay legs measure 7.9, 4.9, 8.3 and 5.1 miles. Aid stations roughly every mile with water, Nuun, fruit, bars and gels
  • medical support from Baptist Health and bike support from LC Tri Shop

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 22°CTypical temperature
  • 21 kphTypical wind
  • 2 mmTypical rainfall
  • 46Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

Sources used on this page (2)

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