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    Best Spring Downhill Marathons for a Boston Qualifier

    12 Boston-qualifying marathons · Spring · Downhill

    These 12 spring downhill marathons are certified Boston qualifiers with courses built for fast times. Browse, compare, and plan your BQ attempt.

    Boston Marathon

    Boston, MA
    High BQ
    April 20, 2026
    XL(>25,000)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon

    Las Vegas, NV
    High BQ
    March 28, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    Sugarloaf Marathon

    Kingfield, ME
    High BQ
    May 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    Vernonia Marathon

    Banks, OR
    Medium BQ
    April 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    Mountains 2 Beach Marathon

    Ventura, CA
    Medium BQ
    April 19, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    La Crosse Marathon

    La Crosse, WI
    Medium BQ
    May 2, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    Jim Thorpe Marathon

    Jim Thorpe, PA
    Emerging BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    Napa Valley Marathon

    Napa, CA
    Emerging BQ
    March 1, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    Ogden Marathon

    Ogden, UT
    Emerging BQ
    May 16, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    Colorado Marathon

    Fort Collins, CO
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    Yakima River Canyon Marathon

    Ellensburg, WA
    Emerging BQ
    March 28, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    Salt Lake City Marathon

    Salt Lake City, UT
    Emerging BQ
    April 25, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

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