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    Best Summer Hilly Marathons for a Boston Qualifier

    6 Boston-qualifying marathons · Summer · Hilly

    These 6 summer hilly marathons are certified Boston qualifiers with courses built for fast times. Browse, compare, and plan your BQ attempt.

    Mayors Marathon

    Anchorage, AK
    Emerging BQ
    June 20, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Hilly

    Run for the Elk Marathon

    Emporium, PA
    Emerging BQ
    July 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Hilly

    North Olympic Discovery Marathon

    Port Angeles, WA
    Emerging BQ
    June 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Hilly

    San Francisco Marathon

    San Francisco, CA
    Emerging BQ
    July 26, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Hilly

    Moonlight on the Falls Marathon

    Davis, WV
    Emerging BQ
    August 23, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Hilly

    Conquer the Canyon Marathon

    Wellsboro, PA
    Emerging BQ
    July 25, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Hilly

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