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    Best Mostly Flat Marathons in the Midwest for a BQ

    51 Boston-qualifying marathons · Midwest · Mostly Flat

    These 51 mostly flat marathons across the Midwest are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare BQ rates and course details to find your best shot.

    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

    Glass City Marathon

    Toledo, OH
    Medium BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    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

    Carmel Marathon

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

    Bayshore Marathon

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

    Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon

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

    Millennium Meadows Marathon

    Grand Rapids, MI
    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

    Frisco Marathon

    Willard, MO
    Emerging BQ
    April 25, 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

    Maritime Marathon

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

    Athens Marathon

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

    Illinois Marathon

    Champaign-Urbana, IL
    Emerging BQ
    April 25, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    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

    Martian Marathon

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

    Med City Marathon

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

    Wausau Marathon

    Wausau, WI
    Emerging BQ
    August 16, 2026
    Small (<500)
    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

    Chicagoland Spring Marathon

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

    Northwoods Escape Marathon

    Minocqua, WI
    Emerging BQ
    May 24, 2026
    Small (<500)
    40–60°F
    Mostly Flat

    Trailbreaker Marathon

    Waukesha, WI
    Emerging BQ
    March 29, 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

    Brookings Marathon

    Brookings, SD
    Emerging BQ
    October 17, 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

    Prairie Fire Marathon

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

    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

    Bismarck Marathon

    Bismarck, ND
    Emerging BQ
    September 20, 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

    Salina Crossroads Marathon

    Salina, KS
    Emerging BQ
    November 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    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

    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

    Non Cancelled Marathon

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

    Gandy Dancer Marathon

    Luck, WI
    Emerging BQ
    October 10, 2026
    Small (<500)
    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

    Sleeping Bear Marathon

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

    Fox Valley Marathon

    St. Charles, IL
    Emerging BQ
    September 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    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

    Springfield Marathon

    Springfield, IL
    Emerging BQ
    November 7, 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

    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

    Mankato Marathon

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

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