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    Best Fall Marathons in the Northeast for a BQ

    39 Boston-qualifying marathons · Northeast · Fall

    These 39 fall marathons across the Northeast are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare course profiles, BQ rates, and race sizes.

    Erie Marathon

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

    Beantown Marathon

    Hingham, MA
    High BQ
    September 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Barbeque Bash Quarters Marathon

    Spencerport, NY
    High BQ
    November 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Wicked Fast Marathon

    Jim Thorpe, PA
    High BQ
    September 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Downhill

    Baystate Marathon

    Lowell, MA
    Medium BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Lock 2 Lock Marathon

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

    Steamtown Marathon

    Scranton, PA
    Medium BQ
    October 11, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Downhill

    Great Lincoln Marathon

    Lincoln, ME
    Medium BQ
    September 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Harrisburg Marathon

    Harrisburg, PA
    Medium BQ
    November 8, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon

    Albany, NY
    Medium BQ
    October 11, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Downhill

    Wineglass Marathon

    Corning, NY
    Emerging BQ
    October 4, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Downhill

    North Central Rail Trail Marathon

    Sparks, MD
    Emerging BQ
    November 28, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Clarence DeMar Marathon

    Keene, NH
    Emerging BQ
    September 27, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Downhill

    Hartford Marathon

    Hartford, CT
    Emerging BQ
    October 10, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Historic Drawbridge Running Festival Marathon

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

    Suffolk County Marathon

    Babylon, NY
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    St. Lukes D and L RaceFest Marathon

    Allentown, PA
    Emerging BQ
    November 8, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    New York City Marathon

    New York City, NY
    Emerging BQ
    November 1, 2026
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Manchester City Marathon

    Manchester, NH
    Emerging BQ
    November 8, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    Ocean City Running Festival Marathon

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

    Maine Marathon

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

    Philadelphia Marathon

    Philadelphia, PA
    Emerging BQ
    November 22, 2026
    Very Large (10,000 - 25,000)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Ocean State Rhode Races Marathon

    Narragansett, RI
    Emerging BQ
    October 25, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Cape Cod Marathon

    Falmouth, MA
    Emerging BQ
    October 11, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Abebe Bikila Day International Peace Marathon

    Washington, DC
    Emerging BQ
    September 5, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Potomac River Run Marathon (October)

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

    Champlain Islands Marathon

    South Hero, VT
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Pocono Mountains Marathon

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

    Newport Marathon (RI)

    Newport, RI
    Emerging BQ
    October 11, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Atlantic City Marathon

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

    Veterans Marathon (PA)

    Black Lick, PA
    Emerging BQ
    November 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon

    Hancock, MD
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Baltimore Marathon

    Baltimore, MD
    Emerging BQ
    October 17, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    Mount Desert Island Marathon

    Bar Harbor, ME
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    Hamptons Marathon

    East Hampton, NY
    Emerging BQ
    September 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Adirondack Marathon

    Schroon Lake, NY
    Emerging BQ
    September 27, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    New Hampshire Marathon

    Bristol, NH
    Emerging BQ
    October 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    Great New York State Marathon

    Syracuse, NY
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Yonkers Marathon

    Yonkers, NY
    Emerging BQ
    September 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

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