BQ

    COURSE PROFILE

    Mostly Flat Boston Qualifiers

    All of the marathons we track that share this course profile. Use this list to stay within your comfort zone—or to rehearse the terrain Boston is known for.

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    St. Petersburg Distance Classic Marathon

    St. Petersburg, FL
    Spotlight
    Emerging BQ

    Now featuring St. Petersburg Distance Classic Marathon — a Boston-qualifying course in St. Petersburg, FL

    February 7, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool start, warming fast (53–72°F) — race finishes before noon
    Mostly Flat
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    Florida Track Club Mary Andrews Marathon

    Hawthorne, FL
    Medium BQ
    January 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    55–65°F
    Mostly Flat

    Museum of Aviation Marathon

    Warner Robins, GA
    Emerging BQ
    January 31, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Yuma Territorial Marathon

    Yuma, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    January 31, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Jed Smith Ultra Classic Marathon

    Sacramento, CA
    Emerging BQ
    January 31, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Surf City Marathon

    Huntington Beach, CA
    Emerging BQ
    February 1, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Mississippi River Marathon

    Greenville, MS
    Emerging BQ
    February 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Florida Marathon

    Melbourne, FL
    Emerging BQ
    February 8, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    El Paso Marathon

    El Paso, TX
    Emerging BQ
    February 22, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    We Run this Beach Marathon

    Gulf Shores, AL
    Emerging BQ
    February 22, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Wilmington Marathon

    Wilmington, NC
    Emerging BQ
    February 28, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Woodlands Marathon

    The Woodlands, TX
    Emerging BQ
    February 28, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Hyannis Marathon

    Hyannis, MA
    Emerging BQ
    March 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Marathon of the Treasure Coast

    Stuart, FL
    Emerging BQ
    March 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Combos Marathon

    Albany, GA
    Medium BQ
    March 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Bound for Boston (Las Vegas) Marathon

    Henderson, NV
    High BQ
    March 15, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Modesto Marathon

    Modesto, CA
    Emerging BQ
    March 22, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Rend Lake Marathon

    Whittington, IL
    Emerging BQ
    March 28, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Trailbreaker Marathon

    Waukesha, WI
    Emerging BQ
    March 29, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    B and A Marathon

    Severna Park, MD
    Emerging BQ
    March 29, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Ohio River Road Runners Club Marathon

    Xenia, OH
    Emerging BQ
    March 29, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Martian Marathon

    Dearborn, MI
    Emerging BQ
    April 11, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    London OH Marathon

    London, OH
    Medium BQ
    April 11, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Coastal Delaware Running Festival Marathon

    Rehoboth Beach, DE
    Emerging BQ
    April 12, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    University of Charleston Marathon

    Charleston, WV
    Emerging BQ
    April 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Carmel Marathon

    Carmel, IN
    Medium BQ
    April 18, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Brew City Marathon

    Milwaukee, WI
    Emerging BQ
    April 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Run the River Marathon

    Kennewick, WA
    Emerging BQ
    April 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Eisenhower Marathon

    Abilene, KS
    Emerging BQ
    April 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Golden Driller Marathon

    Tulsa, OK
    Emerging BQ
    April 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Jersey City Marathon

    Jersey City, NJ
    Medium BQ
    April 19, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Athens Marathon

    Athens, OH
    Emerging BQ
    April 19, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Maui Marathon

    Kahului, HI
    Emerging BQ
    April 19, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon

    Louisville, KY
    Emerging BQ
    April 25, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Frisco Marathon

    Willard, MO
    Emerging BQ
    April 25, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Non Cancelled Marathon

    Oconomowoc, WI
    Emerging BQ
    April 25, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Wisconsin Marathon

    Kenosha, WI
    Emerging BQ
    April 25, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Eugene Marathon

    Eugene, OR
    Medium BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Glass City Marathon

    Toledo, OH
    Medium BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Fort Wayne Marathon

    Fort Wayne, IN
    Emerging BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    MV Spring Classic Marathon

    Marthas Vineyard, MA
    Emerging BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Marathon

    Nisswa, MN
    Emerging BQ
    May 2, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Potomac River Run Marathon

    Washington, DC
    Emerging BQ
    May 2, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Maine Coast Marathon

    Wells, ME
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Long Island Marathon

    East Meadow, NY
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Chicagoland Spring Marathon

    Schaumburg, IL
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon

    Holyoke, MA
    Medium BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    OC Marathon

    Costa Mesa, CA
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Sombrero Marathon

    Santa Clarita, CA
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon

    St. Joseph, MN
    Medium BQ
    May 9, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Pine Tree Marathon

    Portland, ME
    Emerging BQ
    May 10, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Famous Idaho Potato Marathon

    Boise, ID
    Emerging BQ
    May 16, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Windermere Marathon

    Spokane, WA
    Emerging BQ
    May 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Med City Marathon

    Rochester, MN
    Emerging BQ
    May 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Steel Rail Marathon

    Pittsfield, MA
    Medium BQ
    May 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Spokane, WA 05/17/2026

    Spokane, WA 05/17/2026, WA
    Emerging BQ
    May 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Three Days at the Fair Marathon (Spring)

    Augusta, NJ
    Emerging BQ
    May 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Bayshore Marathon

    Traverse City, MI
    Medium BQ
    May 23, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Buffalo Marathon

    Buffalo, NY
    Emerging BQ
    May 24, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Northwoods Escape Marathon

    Minocqua, WI
    Emerging BQ
    May 24, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Old Colony Marathon

    Springfield, MA
    Emerging BQ
    May 29, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Rock n Roll San Diego Marathon

    San Diego, CA
    Emerging BQ
    May 31, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Newport Marathon

    Newport, OR
    Emerging BQ
    May 31, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Newport Marathon (OR)

    Newport, OR
    Emerging BQ
    May 31, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Red Island Marathon

    Warwick, RI
    Emerging BQ
    May 31, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    MISH Waterfront Marathon

    Gladstone, MI
    Emerging BQ
    June 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Casper Marathon

    Casper, WY
    Emerging BQ
    June 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Maritime Marathon

    Manitowoc, WI
    Emerging BQ
    June 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Seaside Marathon

    Ventura, CA
    Emerging BQ
    June 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Bound for Boston (Seattle) Marathon

    Olympia, WA
    Emerging BQ
    June 14, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Grandmas Marathon

    Duluth, MN
    Emerging BQ
    June 20, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Charlevoix Marathon

    Charlevoix, MI
    Emerging BQ
    June 20, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Boise Marathon

    Boise, ID
    Emerging BQ
    June 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Missoula Marathon

    Missoula, MT
    Emerging BQ
    June 28, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Shoreline Marathon

    Ventura, CA
    Emerging BQ
    July 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Foot Traffic Flat Marathon

    Portland, OR
    Medium BQ
    July 14, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    King Salmon Marathon

    Cordova, AK
    Emerging BQ
    July 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Camarillo Marathon

    Camarillo, CA
    Emerging BQ
    August 2, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Bound for Boston (Denver) Marathon

    Denver, CO
    Emerging BQ
    August 2, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Wausau Marathon

    Wausau, WI
    Emerging BQ
    August 16, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Santa Rosa Marathon

    Santa Rosa, CA
    Medium BQ
    August 23, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Millennium Meadows Marathon

    Grand Rapids, MI
    Medium BQ
    August 23, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Bound for Boston (Milwaukee) Marathon

    Menomonee Falls, WI
    Medium BQ
    August 23, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Elroy Apple Dumpling Day Marathon

    Elroy, WI
    Emerging BQ
    September 5, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Abebe Bikila Day International Peace Marathon

    Washington, DC
    Emerging BQ
    September 5, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Cadillac Festival of Races Marathon

    Cadillac, MI
    High BQ
    September 5, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Bound for Boston Marathon

    Suwanee, GA
    Medium BQ
    September 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Last Chance BQ.2 (Grand Rapids) Marathon

    Grand Rapids, MI
    High BQ
    September 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Appletree Marathon

    Vancouver, WA
    Medium BQ
    September 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Boston or Bust Marathon

    Huntsville, AL
    High BQ
    September 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Surfers Point Marathon

    Ventura, CA
    Medium BQ
    September 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    United States Air Force Marathon

    Dayton, OH
    Emerging BQ
    September 19, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Top of Utah Marathon

    Logan, UT
    Emerging BQ
    September 19, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Bismarck Marathon

    Bismarck, ND
    Emerging BQ
    September 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Fox Valley Marathon

    St. Charles, IL
    Emerging BQ
    September 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Sioux Falls Marathon

    Sioux Falls, SD
    Emerging BQ
    September 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Garmin Toledo Marathon

    Toledo, OH
    Emerging BQ
    September 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Hamptons Marathon

    East Hampton, NY
    Emerging BQ
    September 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Mill Race Marathon

    Columbus, IN
    Emerging BQ
    September 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Quad Cities Marathon

    Moline, IL
    Emerging BQ
    September 27, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Heartland Marathon

    Omaha, NE
    Emerging BQ
    September 27, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Towpath Marathon

    Cleveland, OH
    Emerging BQ
    October 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Sleeping Bear Marathon

    Empire, MI
    Emerging BQ
    October 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Long Beach Marathon

    Long Beach, CA
    Emerging BQ
    October 4, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    MO Cowbell Marathon

    St. Charles, MO
    Emerging BQ
    October 4, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Des Plaines River Trail Marathon

    Lincolnshire, IL
    Emerging BQ
    October 10, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Gandy Dancer Marathon

    Luck, WI
    Emerging BQ
    October 10, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Holloman Ace of Races Marathon

    Alamogordo, NM
    Emerging BQ
    October 10, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Prairie Fire Marathon

    Wichita, KS
    Emerging BQ
    October 11, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Brookings Marathon

    Brookings, SD
    Emerging BQ
    October 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Potomac River Run Marathon (October)

    Washington, DC
    Emerging BQ
    October 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    American Bluegrass Classic Marathon

    Paducah, KY
    October 17, 2026
    55–75°F
    Mostly Flat

    Baystate Marathon

    Lowell, MA
    Medium BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Detroit Free Press Marathon

    Detroit, MI
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Columbus Marathon

    Columbus, OH
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Grand Rapids Marathon

    Grand Rapids, MI
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Duke City Marathon

    Albuquerque, NM
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Great New York State Marathon

    Syracuse, NY
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Suffolk County Marathon

    Babylon, NY
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon

    Hancock, MD
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    McKirdy Micro Marathon (Fall)

    Walker, MI
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Jeepers Creepers Marathon

    Santa Clarita, CA
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Marine Corps Marathon

    Arlington, VA
    Emerging BQ
    October 25, 2026
    Very Large (10,000 - 25,000)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Haunted Forest Marathon

    Canal Fulton, OH
    Medium BQ
    October 25, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    ZombieRunner Halloween Marathon

    San Jose, CA
    Emerging BQ
    October 31, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Marshall University Marathon

    Huntington, WV
    Emerging BQ
    November 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Two Cities Marathon

    Fresno, CA
    Emerging BQ
    November 1, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

    Indianapolis, IN
    Medium BQ
    November 7, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Springfield Marathon

    Springfield, IL
    Emerging BQ
    November 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Salina Crossroads Marathon

    Salina, KS
    Emerging BQ
    November 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Outer Banks Marathon

    Manteo, NC
    Emerging BQ
    November 8, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Harrisburg Marathon

    Harrisburg, PA
    Medium BQ
    November 8, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Fort Worth Marathon

    Fort Worth, TX
    Emerging BQ
    November 8, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    St. Lukes D and L RaceFest Marathon

    Allentown, PA
    Emerging BQ
    November 8, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Thumb Coast Marathon

    Port Austin, MI
    Emerging BQ
    November 8, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Central Florida Legends Marathon

    DeBary, FL
    Emerging BQ
    November 14, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    RYR Endurance Marathon (Saturday)

    Owensboro, KY
    Medium BQ
    November 15, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Santa Clarita Marathon

    Santa Clarita, CA
    Emerging BQ
    November 15, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    RYR Endurance Marathon (Sunday)

    Owensboro, KY
    Medium BQ
    November 15, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    White River Marathon

    Cotter, AR
    Medium BQ
    November 21, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Philadelphia Marathon

    Philadelphia, PA
    Emerging BQ
    November 22, 2026
    Very Large (10,000 - 25,000)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    North Central Rail Trail Marathon

    Sparks, MD
    Emerging BQ
    November 28, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Rehoboth Beach Marathon

    Rehoboth Beach, DE
    Emerging BQ
    December 5, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cold (25–40°F), dress in layers
    Mostly Flat

    Queens Marathon (Spring)

    Queens, NY
    Emerging BQ
    December 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cold (25–40°F), dress in layers
    Mostly Flat

    Queens Marathon (Fall)

    Queens, NY
    Emerging BQ
    December 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cold (25–40°F), dress in layers
    Mostly Flat

    EOD Warrior Holiday Dash Marathon

    Washington, DC
    Emerging BQ
    December 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Honolulu Marathon

    Honolulu, HI
    Emerging BQ
    December 13, 2026
    Very Large (10,000 - 25,000)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Bryan-College Station Marathon

    College Station, TX
    Emerging BQ
    December 13, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Brownsville Chief of Police Marathon

    Brownsville, TX
    Emerging BQ
    December 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Irving Frost Marathon

    Irving, TX
    Emerging BQ
    December 19, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Holly Jolly Marathon

    Camarillo, CA
    Emerging BQ
    December 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    State 47 Las Cruces Marathon

    Las Cruces, NM
    Emerging BQ
    January 9, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Daufuskie Island Marathon

    Daufuskie Island, SC
    Emerging BQ
    January 16, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Maui Oceanfront Marathon

    Maui, HI
    Emerging BQ
    January 17, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Louisiana Marathon

    Baton Rouge, LA
    Emerging BQ
    January 17, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Papa Loco Marathon

    Conway, AR
    Emerging BQ
    January 23, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Miami Marathon

    Miami, FL
    Emerging BQ
    January 31, 2027
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Clearwater Marathon

    Clearwater, FL
    Emerging BQ
    January 31, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Big Beach Marathon

    Gulf Shores, AL
    Emerging BQ
    January 31, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Every Womans Marathon

    New Orleans, LA
    Emerging BQ
    February 28, 2027
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Race to Space Marathon

    Huntsville, AL
    Emerging BQ
    March 21, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Illinois Marathon

    Champaign-Urbana, IL
    Emerging BQ
    April 24, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

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