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    Best Spring Marathons in the Southeast for a BQ

    23 Boston-qualifying marathons · Southeast · Spring

    These 23 spring marathons across the Southeast are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare course profiles, BQ rates, and race sizes.

    Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon

    Oak Ridge, TN
    High BQ
    March 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    50–70°F
    Rolling Hills

    Combos Marathon

    Albany, GA
    Medium BQ
    March 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Tidewater Strider Marathon

    Chesapeake, VA
    Medium BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Very Flat

    Newport News One City Marathon

    Newport News, VA
    Emerging BQ
    March 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Very Flat

    Tobacco Road Marathon

    Cary, NC
    Emerging BQ
    March 15, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Myrtle Beach Marathon

    Myrtle Beach, SC
    Emerging BQ
    March 7, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Very Flat

    Zydeco Marathon

    Lafayette, LA
    Emerging BQ
    March 8, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Very Flat

    Pistol Creek Run Marathon

    Alcoa, TN
    Emerging BQ
    March 15, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon

    Louisville, KY
    Emerging BQ
    April 25, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Coast Guard Marathon

    Elizabeth City, NC
    Emerging BQ
    April 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Very Flat

    Shamrock Marathon

    Virginia Beach, VA
    Emerging BQ
    March 22, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Very Flat

    Knoxville Marathon

    Knoxville, TN
    Emerging BQ
    April 12, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Heroes of America Marathon

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

    Chattanooga Marathon

    Chattanooga, TN
    Emerging BQ
    March 29, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Hogeye Marathon

    Springdale, AR
    Emerging BQ
    April 11, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Little Rock Marathon

    Little Rock, AR
    Emerging BQ
    March 1, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Horse Capital Marathon

    Lexington, KY
    Emerging BQ
    April 11, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Marathon of the Treasure Coast

    Stuart, FL
    Emerging BQ
    March 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    New River Marathon

    Fleetwood, NC
    Emerging BQ
    May 16, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Hilly

    Asheville Marathon

    Asheville, NC
    Emerging BQ
    March 21, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Blue Ridge Marathon

    Roanoke, VA
    Emerging BQ
    April 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Very Hilly

    Rock n Roll Nashville Marathon

    Nashville, TN
    Emerging BQ
    April 25, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Fort Smith Marathon

    Fort Smith, AR
    Emerging BQ
    March 29, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

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