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    Best Fall Very Flat Marathons for a Boston Qualifier

    12 Boston-qualifying marathons · Fall · Very Flat

    These 12 fall very flat marathons are certified Boston qualifiers with courses built for fast times. Browse, compare, and plan your BQ attempt.

    Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon

    Geneva, IL
    High BQ
    September 5, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Erie Marathon

    Erie, PA
    High BQ
    September 6, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Skagit Flats Marathon

    Burlington, WA
    Medium BQ
    September 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Lock 2 Lock Marathon

    Williamsport, MD
    Medium BQ
    September 5, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Pacific Northwest Marathon

    Harrisburg, OR
    Emerging BQ
    September 19, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Chicago Marathon

    Chicago, IL
    Emerging BQ
    October 11, 2026
    XL(>25,000)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Historic Drawbridge Running Festival Marathon

    St. Michaels, MD
    Emerging BQ
    November 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Ocean City Running Festival Marathon

    Ocean City, MD
    Emerging BQ
    November 14, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Atlantic City Marathon

    Atlantic City, NJ
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Space Coast Marathon

    Cocoa, FL
    Emerging BQ
    November 29, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Emerald Isle Marathon

    Emerald Isle, NC
    Emerging BQ
    October 24, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Sunbury Marathon

    Sunbury, Ohio
    Emerging BQ
    September 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

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