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    Best Spring Very Flat Marathons for a Boston Qualifier

    10 Boston-qualifying marathons · Spring · Very Flat

    These 10 spring very flat marathons are certified Boston qualifiers with courses built for fast times. Browse, compare, and plan your BQ attempt.

    Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon

    Geneva, IL
    High BQ
    April 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Very Flat

    Charles River Marathon

    Boston, MA
    Medium BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Very 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

    St. Patricks Marathon

    Washington, DC
    Emerging BQ
    March 15, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Very Flat

    Fargo Marathon

    Fargo, ND
    Emerging BQ
    May 30, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    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

    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

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