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    Best Fall Marathons in the Southeast for a BQ

    34 Boston-qualifying marathons · Southeast · Fall

    These 34 fall marathons across the Southeast are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare course profiles, timing, location, and verified historical metrics when available.

    Planning context

    How to evaluate fall qualifiers in the Southeast

    This collection combines geography and season so you can judge races that share similar travel and calendar constraints. It is especially helpful when you are choosing between a local build and a destination qualifier. Use it to find races that fit the same training window, then compare terrain, timing, and verified historical metrics when available before committing.

    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

    Seasonal conditions can vary inside a region. Check historical weather, expected start temperature, and travel timing before treating two races as interchangeable.

    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

    Cannonball Marathon

    Greensboro, NC
    October 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Mathews Marathon

    Mathews, VA
    October 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    American Bluegrass Classic Marathon

    Paducah, KY
    October 17, 2026
    55–75°F
    Mostly Flat

    Seven Bridges Marathon

    Chattanooga, TN
    October 18, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Spinx Runfest Marathon

    Greenville, SC
    October 24, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Nashville Marathon

    Nashville, TN
    October 24, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Emerald Isle Marathon

    Emerald Isle, NC
    October 24, 2026
    Very Flat

    Chessie Trail Marathon

    Lexington, VA
    October 24, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Marine Corps Marathon

    Arlington, VA
    October 25, 2026
    Very Large (10,000 - 25,000)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    RDC Marathon

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

    Silver Comet Marathon

    Mableton, GA
    October 31, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    City of Oaks Marathon

    Raleigh, NC
    November 1, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    Marshall University Marathon

    Huntington, WV
    November 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    bg26.2 Marathon

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

    Louisville Marathon

    Louisville, KY
    November 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    Outer Banks Marathon

    Manteo, NC
    November 8, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon

    Chickamauga, GA
    November 14, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Richmond Marathon

    Richmond, VA
    November 14, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Charlotte Marathon

    Charlotte, NC
    November 14, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Central Florida Legends Marathon

    DeBary, FL
    November 14, 2026
    Mostly Flat

    New Orleans Marathon

    New Orleans, LA
    November 14, 2026
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    RYR Endurance Marathon (Saturday)

    Owensboro, KY
    November 15, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    RYR Endurance Marathon (Sunday)

    Owensboro, KY
    November 15, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    White River Marathon

    Cotter, AR
    November 21, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Space Coast Marathon

    Cocoa, FL
    November 22, 2026
    Mostly Flat

    Stennis Space Center Marathon

    Ocean Springs, MS
    November 28, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Oak Ridge Qualifier Marathon

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

    Bound for Boston Marathon

    Suwanee, GA
    September 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Bootleg Marathon

    Oak Ridge, TN
    September 6, 2026
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Three Sisters Marathon

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

    Boston or Bust Marathon

    Huntsville, AL
    September 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Freedoms Run Marathon

    Shepherdstown, WV
    October 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    BHM 26.2 Marathon

    Birmingham, AL
    October 4, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    Greenbrier River Trail Marathon

    Cass, WV
    October 4, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

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