About
Boston-qualifying expertise, verified daily
BQ Finder is built for runners chasing the standard and for directors stewarding certified courses. We maintain the largest, hand-verified directory of Boston-qualifying marathons in the U.S. with elevation data, weather history, and BQ-rate context so athletes can compare races with confidence.
Our editorial mission is simple: surface every legitimate Boston-qualifying marathon, explain what makes it fast (or technical), and keep details current so you can build a trustworthy season plan. We audit 400+ listings quarterly, confirm USATF/AIMS certification documents, and log course changes as soon as race directors publish them. Weather history, BQ rates, terrain labels, and field-size context are updated as results post, giving runners the same intelligence we use when building our own race calendars.
See how we vet races on our methodology page.
Boston Marathon Qualifying Races is operated at 6339 Charlotte Pike #978, Nashville, TN 37209.
We ship updates year-round. Winter brings new certification files and spring course tweaks; summer focuses on weather trend refreshes; fall spotlights registration deadlines and any qualifying-window adjustments from the BAA. Every change goes through human review before it hits the site so you never chase a ghost course or expired route.
How we verify data
Certification-first
Every race must provide a valid USATF or AIMS measurement file before it appears on the site.
Course intelligence
Elevation gain, net drop, surface type, and weather normals are updated as soon as race guides publish.
Manual fact-checking
A human reviews every submission, change request, and data import before it reaches runners.
Editorial standards
We pull course stats directly from race directors, certification maps, NOAA weather archives, and verified timing partners. If a metric cannot be traced to an official source, it does not make the page.
Each listing is touched at least once per quarter, with high-traffic races monitored monthly during registration season. Guide articles receive fresh data or context when BQ standards, course routes, or notable performances shift.
Race directors
Keeping the directory accurate is a collaboration. Use the links below to update listings, submit new races, or explore paid placement opportunities.
Want to advertise your race to serious BQ-seeking runners? See our Advertising page for packages and pricing.
FAQs
Are all races Boston-qualifying?
Yes—every listing is course-certified and BQ-eligible.
How do I correct an error?
Use the Update Race Info form and our team will verify the change.
Can new races join?
Absolutely—submit details via List New Race.
Where do I learn about advertising?
Head to the Advertising page for audience insights and packages.