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    Best Fall Marathons in the West for a BQ

    26 Boston-qualifying marathons · West · Fall

    These 26 fall marathons across the West are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare course profiles, BQ rates, and race sizes.

    REVEL Big Bear Marathon

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

    Cascade Express Marathon

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

    Skagit Flats Marathon

    Burlington, WA
    Medium BQ
    September 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Rogue Marathon

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

    Appletree Marathon

    Vancouver, WA
    Medium BQ
    September 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Pacific Northwest Marathon

    Harrisburg, OR
    Emerging BQ
    September 19, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Idaho Running Day Marathon

    Boise, ID
    Emerging BQ
    October 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Snohomish River Run Marathon

    Snohomish, WA
    Emerging BQ
    October 11, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    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

    Two Cities Marathon

    Fresno, CA
    Emerging BQ
    November 1, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    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

    Long View Marathon

    Loveland, CO
    Emerging BQ
    October 10, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Las Vegas Marathon

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

    Boring Marathon

    Gresham, OR
    Emerging BQ
    September 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Spokane Marathon

    Spokane, WA
    Emerging BQ
    October 11, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    Portland Marathon

    Portland, OR
    Emerging BQ
    October 4, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Seattle Marathon

    Seattle, WA
    Emerging BQ
    November 29, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    Bellingham Bay Marathon

    Bellingham, WA
    Emerging BQ
    September 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Long Beach Marathon

    Long Beach, CA
    Emerging BQ
    October 4, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Escalante Canyons Marathon

    Escalante, UT
    Emerging BQ
    October 10, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    Fall Equinox Marathon

    Fort Collins, CO
    Emerging BQ
    September 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    Bizz Johnson Marathon

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

    Humboldt Redwoods Marathon

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

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