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    Best Winter Marathons in the Southwest for a BQ

    10 Boston-qualifying marathons · Southwest · Winter

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

    Marathon Project (Pro)

    Chandler, AZ
    High BQ
    December 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Marathon Project (Gold Wave)

    Chandler, AZ
    High BQ
    December 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Mesa Marathon

    Mesa, AZ
    Medium BQ
    February 14, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Downhill

    Tucson Marathon

    Tucson, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    December 13, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Downhill

    Buckeye Marathon

    Buckeye, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    January 10, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Downhill

    Wicked Fast (AZ) Marathon

    Tucson, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    February 21, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Hilly

    Phoenix Marathon

    Phoenix, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    December 12, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Rolling Hills

    Yuma Territorial Marathon

    Yuma, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    January 31, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    State 47 Las Cruces Marathon

    Las Cruces, NM
    Emerging BQ
    January 9, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Lost Dutchman Marathon

    Apache Junction, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    February 15, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Downhill

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