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    Best Hilly Marathons in the West for a BQ

    14 Boston-qualifying marathons · West · Hilly

    These 14 hilly marathons across the West are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare BQ rates and course details to find your best shot.

    Mayors Marathon

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

    Spokane Marathon

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

    Bakersfield Marathon

    Bakersfield, CA
    Emerging BQ
    March 22, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Hilly

    Whitefish Marathon

    Whitefish, MT
    Emerging BQ
    May 16, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Hilly

    Tacoma City Marathon

    Tacoma, WA
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Hilly

    Seattle Marathon

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

    Avenue of the Giants Marathon

    Weott, CA
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Hilly

    Escalante Canyons Marathon

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

    Big Sur International Marathon

    Carmel, CA
    Emerging BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Hilly

    Fall Equinox Marathon

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

    Whidbey Island Marathon

    Oak Harbor, WA
    Emerging BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Hilly

    Bend Marathon

    Bend, OR
    Emerging BQ
    April 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Hilly

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