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    Best Very Flat Marathons in the Southeast for a BQ

    21 Boston-qualifying marathons · Southeast · Very Flat

    These 21 very flat marathons across the Southeast are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare BQ rates and course details to find your best shot.

    Tidewater Strider Marathon

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

    Mobile Marathon

    Mobile, AL
    Medium BQ
    January 10, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Very Flat

    Tidewater Striders Dismal Swamp Marathon

    Chesapeake, VA
    Medium BQ
    December 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    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

    Town of Celebration Marathon

    Celebration, FL
    Emerging BQ
    January 31, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Oak Island Marathon

    Oak Island, NC
    Emerging BQ
    February 14, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Very Flat

    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

    Kiawah Island Marathon

    Kiawah Island, SC
    Emerging BQ
    December 12, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Very 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

    3 Bridges Marathon

    Little Rock, AR
    Emerging BQ
    December 5, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Very Flat

    Donna Marathon

    Jacksonville Beach, FL
    Emerging BQ
    February 1, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Space Coast Marathon

    Cocoa, FL
    Emerging BQ
    November 29, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Panama City Beach Marathon

    Panama City, FL
    Emerging BQ
    December 5, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

    Biloxi, MS
    Emerging BQ
    December 13, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Very Flat

    Jekyll Island Marathon

    Jekyll Island, GA
    Emerging BQ
    January 17, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Very Flat

    Emerald Isle Marathon

    Emerald Isle, NC
    Emerging BQ
    October 24, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon

    Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    Emerging BQ
    February 15, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Palm Beaches Marathon

    West Palm Beach, FL
    Emerging BQ
    December 13, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Walt Disney World Marathon

    Orlando, FL
    Emerging BQ
    January 10, 2027
    Very Large (10,000 - 25,000)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

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