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    Best Rolling Hills Marathons in the Midwest for a BQ

    46 Boston-qualifying marathons · Midwest · Rolling Hills

    These 46 rolling hills marathons across the Midwest are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare course profile, timing, location, and verified historical metrics when available.

    Planning context

    How to evaluate rolling hills qualifiers in the Midwest

    This collection helps runners compare similar terrain inside one travel region. Keeping geography steady makes it easier to judge whether the main difference is course profile, timing, weather, or travel fit. Start with the most relevant race cards, then compare two or three finalists side by side before registering.

    For Boston qualifying, this page should be a short-list tool rather than the final answer. A race with a strong course profile may still be the wrong fit if it falls too soon after your peak training block, requires difficult travel, or uses terrain you have not practiced. A quieter race can be a better choice when the logistics are simple and the course matches your strengths.

    Before you register

    Regional familiarity can reduce uncertainty, but it does not replace race-specific research. Confirm the current course certification, date, packet pickup, and start plan on the official race site.

    Open each finalist, check the official race link, and compare the target pace against your Boston standard. If the decision is close, use BMQR's comparison tool so course profile, date, location, and verified historical metrics when available are visible in one place.

    Compare finalist racesCheck your qualifying standard

    Mankato Marathon

    Mankato, MN
    October 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Des Moines Marathon

    Des Moines, IA
    October 18, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon

    Springfield, MO
    November 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Veterans Marathon

    Columbia City, IN
    November 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Madison Marathon

    Madison, WI
    November 14, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Tunnel Hill Marathon

    Vienna, IL
    November 14, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Gobbler Grind Marathon

    Overland Park, KS
    November 22, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon

    Des Moines, IA
    March 13, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    St. Louis Marathon

    St. Louis, MO
    April 3, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Victory Marathon

    Hillsdale, IN
    April 3, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Milwaukee Marathon

    Milwaukee, WI
    April 10, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Garmin Olathe Marathon

    Olathe, KS
    April 24, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Kalamazoo Marathon

    Kalamazoo, MI
    April 25, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Cedar Rapids Marathon

    Cedar Rapids, IA
    April 25, 2027
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    IronHorse Marathon

    Riceville, IA
    May 1, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Eau Claire Marathon

    Eau Claire, WI
    May 2, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Lincoln Marathon

    Lincoln, NE
    May 2, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Starved Rock Country Marathon

    Ottawa, IL
    May 8, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Cleveland Marathon

    Cleveland, OH
    May 16, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Epic Marathon

    Green Bay, WI
    May 16, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Madeline Island Marathon

    La Pointe, WI
    May 22, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Grandmas Marathon

    Duluth, MN
    June 19, 2027
    Rolling Hills

    Valentine Marathon

    Valentine, NE
    August 7, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon

    Shenandoah, IA
    September 13, 2025
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Groundhog Day Marathon

    Grand Rapids, MI
    February 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cold (25–40°F), dress in layers
    Rolling Hills

    Muddy River Marathon

    Cape Girardeau, MO
    May 2, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Armed Services Marathon

    Grand Haven, MI
    May 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Williston Marathon

    Williston, ND
    June 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Rockin Brews Marathon

    Madison, WI
    August 29, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Nebraska Marathon

    Papillion, NE
    September 5, 2026
    55–75°F
    Rolling Hills

    Minocqua No Frills Marathon

    Minocqua, WI
    September 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    DoLittle Marathon

    Waukesha, WI
    September 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Holland Haven Marathon

    Holland, MI
    September 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Ely Marathon

    Ely, MN
    September 19, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Adrenaline Races Marathon

    West Bend, WI
    September 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Fox Cities Marathon

    Appleton, WI
    September 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Back Your Badge Marathon

    Plainfield, IN
    September 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Akron Marathon

    Akron, OH
    September 26, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Jailbreak Marathon

    Wautoma, WI
    September 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Belleville Main Street Marathon

    Belleville, IL
    September 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    St. Joseph Missouri Marathon

    St. Joseph, MO
    September 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Ann Arbor Marathon

    Ann Arbor, MI
    September 27, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Omaha Marathon

    Omaha, NE
    September 27, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Twin Cities Marathon

    St. Paul, MN
    October 4, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Lakefront Marathon

    Milwaukee, WI
    October 4, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon

    Bemidji, MN
    October 10, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

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