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    Best Mostly Flat Marathons in the Northeast for a BQ

    31 Boston-qualifying marathons · Northeast · Mostly Flat

    These 31 mostly flat marathons across the Northeast are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare BQ rates and course details to find your best shot.

    Planning context

    How to evaluate mostly flat qualifiers in the Northeast

    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, race size, weather, or BQ history. Start with the strongest 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 BQ rate 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 BQ rate, PR Score, course profile, date, and field size are visible in one place.

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    Baystate Marathon

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

    Steel Rail Marathon

    Pittsfield, MA
    Medium BQ
    May 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Harrisburg Marathon

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

    Jersey City Marathon

    Jersey City, NJ
    Medium BQ
    April 19, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon

    Holyoke, MA
    Medium BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    North Central Rail Trail Marathon

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

    Old Colony Marathon

    Springfield, MA
    Emerging BQ
    May 29, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    B and A Marathon

    Severna Park, MD
    Emerging BQ
    March 29, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Rehoboth Beach Marathon

    Rehoboth Beach, DE
    Emerging BQ
    December 5, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cold (25–40°F), dress in layers
    Mostly Flat

    EOD Warrior Holiday Dash Marathon

    Washington, DC
    Emerging BQ
    December 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Buffalo Marathon

    Buffalo, NY
    Emerging BQ
    May 24, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    MV Spring Classic Marathon

    Marthas Vineyard, MA
    Emerging BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Hyannis Marathon

    Hyannis, MA
    Emerging BQ
    March 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Coastal Delaware Running Festival Marathon

    Rehoboth Beach, DE
    Emerging BQ
    April 12, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly 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

    Maine Coast Marathon

    Wells, ME
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Philadelphia Marathon

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

    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

    Queens Marathon (Fall)

    Queens, NY
    Emerging BQ
    December 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cold (25–40°F), dress in layers
    Mostly Flat

    Long Island Marathon

    East Meadow, NY
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Queens Marathon (Spring)

    Queens, NY
    Emerging BQ
    December 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cold (25–40°F), dress in layers
    Mostly Flat

    Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon

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

    Potomac River Run Marathon

    Washington, DC
    Emerging BQ
    May 2, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Hamptons Marathon

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

    Great New York State Marathon

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

    Pine Tree Marathon

    Portland, ME
    Emerging BQ
    May 10, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Three Days at the Fair Marathon (Spring)

    Augusta, NJ
    Emerging BQ
    May 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Red Island Marathon

    Warwick, RI
    Emerging BQ
    May 31, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Rivers and Rails Marathon

    Brunswick, MD
    November 14, 2026
    55–75°F
    Mostly Flat

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