COMBO FILTER

    Best Summer Very Flat Marathons for a Boston Qualifier

    3 Boston-qualifying marathons · Summer · Very Flat

    These 3 summer very flat marathons are certified Boston qualifiers with courses built for fast times. Browse, compare, and plan your BQ attempt.

    Sri Chinmoy Marathon

    Congers, NY
    Medium BQ
    August 24, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Very Flat

    Xenia Avenue Marathon

    Brooklyn Park, MN
    Emerging BQ
    July 25, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Very Flat

    Orange Curtain Marathon

    Cerritos, CA
    Emerging BQ
    June 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Very Flat

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