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    Best Downhill Marathons in the West for a BQ

    34 Boston-qualifying marathons · West · Downhill

    These 34 downhill marathons across the West are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare BQ rates and course details to find your best shot.

    REVEL Big Bear Marathon

    Redlands, CA
    High BQ
    November 7, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing 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

    Jack and Jills Downhill Marathon

    North Bend, WA
    Spotlight
    High BQ

    Now featuring Jack and Jills Downhill Marathon — a Boston-qualifying course in North Bend, WA

    July 26, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Downhill
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    Cascade Express Marathon

    North Bend, WA
    High BQ
    September 5, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Downhill

    California International Marathon

    Sacramento, CA
    Medium BQ
    December 6, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Downhill

    Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon

    North Bend, WA
    Medium BQ
    June 7, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Downhill

    Ventura Marathon

    Ventura, CA
    Medium BQ
    February 22, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    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

    Runtastic NEBO Marathon

    Payson, UT
    Medium BQ
    August 29, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Downhill

    Super Hyak Marathon

    North Bend, WA
    Spotlight
    Medium BQ

    Now featuring Super Hyak Marathon — a Boston-qualifying course in North Bend, WA

    June 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Downhill
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    Pocatello Marathon

    Pocatello, ID
    Medium BQ
    August 29, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Downhill

    Rogue Marathon

    Medford, OR
    Medium BQ
    October 10, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Downhill

    Deseret News Marathon

    Salt Lake City, UT
    Emerging BQ
    July 24, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Downhill

    Napa Valley Marathon

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

    East Canyon Marathon

    Morgan, UT
    Emerging BQ
    August 29, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Downhill

    Bears Ears Marathon

    Bluff, UT
    Emerging BQ
    November 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Downhill

    REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon

    Murray, UT
    Emerging BQ
    September 12, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Downhill

    Huntsville Marathon

    Huntsville, UT
    Emerging BQ
    September 19, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Downhill

    Sun Marathon

    Santa Clara, UT
    Emerging BQ
    January 23, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Downhill

    Aspen Valley Marathon

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

    Redding Marathon

    Redding, CA
    Emerging BQ
    January 17, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Downhill

    St. George Marathon

    St. George, UT
    Emerging BQ
    October 3, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Downhill

    Leavenworth Marathon

    Leavenworth, WA
    Emerging BQ
    October 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Downhill

    Las Vegas Marathon

    Las Vegas, NV
    Emerging BQ
    October 25, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Downhill

    Sevier Valley Marathon

    Richfield, UT
    Emerging BQ
    June 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Downhill

    Steamboat Marathon

    Steamboat Springs, CO
    Emerging BQ
    June 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Downhill

    SoCal Marathon

    Huntington Beach, CA
    Emerging BQ
    February 28, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Downhill

    Montana Marathon

    Billings, MT
    Emerging BQ
    June 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    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

    Bizz Johnson Marathon

    Susanville, CA
    Emerging BQ
    October 11, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Downhill

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