Palm Beaches Marathon
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Race Day
61–81°F · Feels mild
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The Palm Beaches Marathon takes place on Sunday, December 13, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida, as part of a race weekend that also includes a half marathon, a four-person marathon relay, a 10K and a 5K. Its title sponsor is U.S. Polo Assn., so the event is also listed as the U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon. The marathon starts at 6:00 am on Flagler Drive by 104 Datura Street, which is also the finish. The two-loop course follows the palm-lined waterfront past Manatee Lagoon and runs through downtown and historic neighborhoods, and the organizers describe it as 100% flat. The course is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier, and the organizers rank it the second fastest in Florida. Pace teams are provided, and the marathon carries a $17,000 prize purse, with $5,000 for each overall winner. Packets are picked up at the Al Packer Ford & Lincoln Health and Wellness Expo at the Meyer Amphitheatre on December 11 and 12; there is no packet pickup on race day.
Questions about the Palm Beaches Marathon 2026
When is the Palm Beaches Marathon 2026?
Sunday, December 13, 2026.
Where is the Palm Beaches Marathon?
West Palm Beach, FL, United States.
What time does the Palm Beaches Marathon start?
The race starts at 6:00 AM, local time.
How do I enter the Palm Beaches Marathon 2026?
Registration is open. Ways in: Register online through RunSignup; There is no packet pickup or race registration on race day.
How much does the Palm Beaches Marathon 2026 cost?
Marathon: $150.
When and where is packet pickup for the Palm Beaches Marathon?
Dec 11, 2026: Noon to 6:00 pm at the Al Packer Ford & Lincoln Health and Wellness Expo, Meyer Amphitheatre; also open December 12 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
What is the Palm Beaches Marathon elevation gain?
15 m (49 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Palm Beaches Marathon course like?
It passes Flagler Drive, Manatee Lagoon and Meyer Amphitheatre.
What is the weather like at the Palm Beaches Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 16–27 °C (61–81 °F). Feels mild.
Where are the Palm Beaches Marathon results?
The official 2025 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the Palm Beaches Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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