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    Best Winter Marathons in the South for a BQ

    14 Boston-qualifying marathons · South · Winter

    These 14 winter marathons across the South are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare course profiles, BQ rates, and race sizes.

    Houston Marathon

    Houston, TX
    Emerging BQ
    January 17, 2027
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Woodlands Marathon

    The Woodlands, TX
    Emerging BQ
    February 28, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    South Texas International Marathon

    Harlingen, TX
    Emerging BQ
    December 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    McAllen Marathon

    McAllen, TX
    Emerging BQ
    January 16, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Texas Marathon

    Kingwood, TX
    Emerging BQ
    January 1, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Brownsville Chief of Police Marathon

    Brownsville, TX
    Emerging BQ
    December 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Bryan-College Station Marathon

    College Station, TX
    Emerging BQ
    December 13, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Irving Frost Marathon

    Irving, TX
    Emerging BQ
    December 19, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Austin Marathon

    Austin, TX
    Emerging BQ
    February 15, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Rolling Hills

    El Paso Marathon

    El Paso, TX
    Emerging BQ
    February 22, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Dallas Marathon

    Dallas, TX
    Emerging BQ
    December 13, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Rolling Hills

    USA Fit Marathon

    Sugar Land, TX
    Emerging BQ
    February 2, 2025
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Galveston Marathon

    Galveston, TX
    Emerging BQ
    February 21, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Harlingen Marathon

    Harlingen, TX
    Emerging BQ
    February 8, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

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