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    Best Rolling Hills Marathons in the Midwest for a BQ

    35 Boston-qualifying marathons · Midwest · Rolling Hills

    These 35 rolling hills marathons across the Midwest are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare BQ rates and course details to find your best shot.

    Lincoln Marathon

    Lincoln, NE
    Medium BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Minocqua No Frills Marathon

    Minocqua, WI
    Medium BQ
    September 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Rolling Hills

    Valentine Marathon

    Valentine, NE
    Medium BQ
    August 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Veterans Marathon

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

    Holland Haven Marathon

    Holland, MI
    Emerging BQ
    September 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Jailbreak Marathon

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

    Epic Marathon

    Green Bay, WI
    Emerging BQ
    May 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Gobbler Grind Marathon

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

    Greater St. Louis Marathon

    St. Louis, MO
    Emerging BQ
    April 11, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Milwaukee Marathon

    Milwaukee, WI
    Emerging BQ
    April 11, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Cleveland Marathon

    Cleveland, OH
    Emerging BQ
    May 17, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Madison Marathon

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

    Madeline Island Marathon

    La Pointe, WI
    Emerging BQ
    May 16, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Garmin Olathe Marathon

    Olathe, KS
    Emerging BQ
    April 25, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Twin Cities Marathon

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

    Eau Claire Marathon

    Eau Claire, WI
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    DoLittle Marathon

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

    Akron Marathon

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

    Des Moines St. Paddys Marathon

    Des Moines, IA
    Emerging BQ
    March 14, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Des Moines Marathon

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

    Belleville Main Street Marathon

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

    Ann Arbor Marathon

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

    Kalamazoo Marathon

    Kalamazoo, MI
    Emerging BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Mankato Marathon

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

    Lakefront Marathon

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

    Fox Cities Marathon

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

    Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon

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

    Rockin Brews Marathon

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

    Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon

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

    Armed Services Marathon

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

    Starved Rock Country Marathon

    Ottawa, IL
    Emerging BQ
    May 9, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Muddy River Marathon

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

    Ely Marathon

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

    Adrenaline Races Marathon

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

    St. Joseph Missouri Marathon

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

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