BQ

    COURSE PROFILE

    Very Hilly 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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    Blue Ridge Marathon

    Roanoke, VA
    Emerging BQ
    April 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Very Hilly

    Prince of Wales Island Marathon

    Craig, AK
    Emerging BQ
    May 23, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Very Hilly

    Gods Country Marathon Race Series

    Galeton, PA
    Emerging BQ
    June 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Very Hilly

    Galeton, PA 06/06/2026

    Galeton, PA 06/06/2026, PA
    Emerging BQ
    June 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Very Hilly

    Deadwood-Mickelson Trail Marathon

    Deadwood, SD
    Emerging BQ
    June 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Very Hilly

    Run Crazy Horse Marathon

    Hill City, SD
    Emerging BQ
    October 4, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Hilly

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