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    Best Mostly Flat Marathons in the West for a BQ

    18 Boston-qualifying marathons · West · Mostly Flat

    These 18 mostly flat marathons across the West are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare BQ rates and course details to find your best shot.

    Bound for Boston (Las Vegas) Marathon

    Henderson, NV
    High BQ
    March 15, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Santa Rosa Marathon

    Santa Rosa, CA
    Medium BQ
    August 23, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Eugene Marathon

    Eugene, OR
    Medium BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Foot Traffic Flat Marathon

    Portland, OR
    Medium BQ
    July 14, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Appletree Marathon

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

    Modesto Marathon

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

    Newport Marathon

    Newport, OR
    Emerging BQ
    May 31, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Famous Idaho Potato Marathon

    Boise, ID
    Emerging BQ
    May 16, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Two Cities Marathon

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

    Missoula Marathon

    Missoula, MT
    Emerging BQ
    June 28, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Surf City Marathon

    Huntington Beach, CA
    Emerging BQ
    February 1, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Run the River Marathon

    Kennewick, WA
    Emerging BQ
    April 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Casper Marathon

    Casper, WY
    Emerging BQ
    June 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Windermere Marathon

    Spokane, WA
    Emerging BQ
    May 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Boise Marathon

    Boise, ID
    Emerging BQ
    June 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    King Salmon Marathon

    Cordova, AK
    Emerging BQ
    July 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    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

    Rock n Roll San Diego Marathon

    San Diego, CA
    Emerging BQ
    May 31, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

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