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    Best Mostly Flat Marathons in the Northeast for a BQ

    24 Boston-qualifying marathons · Northeast · Mostly Flat

    These 24 mostly flat marathons across the Northeast are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare BQ rates and course details to find your best shot.

    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

    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

    Buffalo Marathon

    Buffalo, NY
    Emerging BQ
    May 24, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    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

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