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    Best Summer Marathons in the Northeast for a BQ

    10 Boston-qualifying marathons · Northeast · Summer

    These 10 summer marathons across the Northeast are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare course profiles, BQ rates, and race sizes.

    Sri Chinmoy Marathon

    Congers, NY
    Medium BQ
    August 24, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Very Flat

    New England Green River Marathon

    Greenfield, MA
    Medium BQ
    August 23, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Downhill

    Great Bangor Marathon

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

    Drake Well Marathon

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

    Lake Placid Marathon

    Lake Placid, NY
    Emerging BQ
    June 14, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Race the Lake Marathon

    Cooperstown, NY
    Emerging BQ
    June 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Run for the Elk Marathon

    Emporium, PA
    Emerging BQ
    July 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Hilly

    Bay of Fundy Marathon

    Lubec, ME
    Emerging BQ
    June 21, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Gods Country Marathon Race Series

    Galeton, PA
    Emerging BQ
    June 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Very Hilly

    Conquer the Canyon Marathon

    Wellsboro, PA
    Emerging BQ
    July 25, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Hilly

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