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    Best Spring Marathons in the Northeast for a BQ

    30 Boston-qualifying marathons · Northeast · Spring

    These 30 spring marathons across the Northeast are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare course profiles, BQ rates, and race sizes.

    Boston Marathon

    Boston, MA
    High BQ
    April 20, 2026
    XL(>25,000)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    Cheap Marathon

    Derry, NH
    High BQ
    April 4, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Sugarloaf Marathon

    Kingfield, ME
    High BQ
    May 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    Two Rivers Marathon (Sunday)

    Lackawaxen, PA
    Medium BQ
    March 22, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Charles River Marathon

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

    Steel Rail Marathon

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

    Jim Thorpe Marathon

    Jim Thorpe, PA
    Emerging BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    York Marathon

    York, PA
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Salisbury Marathon

    Salisbury, MD
    Emerging BQ
    April 4, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    B and A Marathon

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

    Vermont City Marathon

    Burlington, VT
    Emerging BQ
    May 23, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    St. Patricks Marathon

    Washington, DC
    Emerging BQ
    March 15, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Very 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

    Hudson Valley Marathon at the Walkway Over the Hudson

    Highland, NY
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Maine Coast Marathon

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

    Delaware Marathon

    Wilmington, DE
    Emerging BQ
    April 19, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Great Allegheny Ohiopyle Marathon

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

    Two Rivers Marathon

    Lackawaxen, PA
    Emerging BQ
    March 21, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Newport Rhode Races Marathon

    Newport, RI
    Emerging BQ
    April 18, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    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

    Providence Rhode Races Marathon

    Providence, RI
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Potomac River Run Marathon

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

    Pittsburgh Marathon

    Pittsburgh, PA
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Gettysburg North-South Marathon

    Gettysburg, PA
    Emerging BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Hilly

    Savin Rock Marathon

    West Haven, CT
    Emerging BQ
    March 28, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Millbrook Marathon

    Millbrook, NY
    Emerging BQ
    April 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Hilly

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