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    Best Rolling Hills Marathons in the Northeast for a BQ

    39 Boston-qualifying marathons · Northeast · Rolling Hills

    These 39 rolling hills marathons across the Northeast 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 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, 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

    Champlain Islands Marathon

    South Hero, VT
    October 18, 2026
    Rolling Hills

    Ocean State Rhode Races Marathon

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

    New York City Marathon

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

    Barbeque Bash Quarters Marathon

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

    We Got Your Six Running Festival Marathon

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

    Millinocket Marathon

    Millinocket, ME
    December 5, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cold (25–40°F), dress in layers
    Rolling Hills

    Two Rivers Marathon

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

    Savin Rock Marathon

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

    Cheap Marathon

    Derry, NH
    April 3, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Salisbury Marathon

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

    Two Rivers Marathon (Sunday)

    Lackawaxen, PA
    April 4, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Newport Rhode Races Marathon

    Newport, RI
    April 17, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Delaware Marathon

    Wilmington, DE
    April 18, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Great Allegheny Ohiopyle Marathon

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

    Hudson Valley Marathon at the Walkway Over the Hudson

    Highland, NY
    May 2, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Pittsburgh Marathon

    Pittsburgh, PA
    May 2, 2027
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    York Marathon

    York, PA
    May 2, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Providence Rhode Races Marathon

    Providence, RI
    May 2, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Maple Leaf Marathon

    Fairlee, VT
    May 7, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Granite State Marathon

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

    Nutmeg State Marathon

    Hartford, CT
    May 29, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Vermont City Marathon

    Burlington, VT
    May 30, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Race the Lake Marathon

    Cooperstown, NY
    June 5, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Lake Placid Marathon

    Lake Placid, NY
    June 13, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Bay of Fundy Marathon

    Lubec, ME
    June 20, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Great Augusta Marathon

    Augusta, ME
    July 18, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Raquette River Marathon

    Potsdam, NY
    October 9, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Great Bangor Marathon

    Bangor, ME
    June 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Drake Well Marathon

    Titusville, PA
    August 16, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Beantown Marathon

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

    Sackets Harbor Marathon

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

    Old Forge Marathon

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

    Yonkers Marathon

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

    Great Lincoln Marathon

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

    Maine Marathon

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

    Hartford Marathon

    Hartford, CT
    October 10, 2026
    45–65°F
    Rolling Hills

    Pocono Mountains Marathon

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

    Cape Cod Marathon

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

    Newport Marathon (RI)

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

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