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    Best Rolling Hills Marathons in the West for a BQ

    24 Boston-qualifying marathons · West · Rolling Hills

    These 24 rolling hills marathons across the West are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare BQ rates and course details to find your best shot.

    Planning context

    How to evaluate rolling hills qualifiers in the West

    This collection helps runners compare similar terrain inside one travel region. Keeping geography steady makes it easier to judge whether the main difference is course profile, race size, weather, or BQ history. Start with the strongest race cards, then compare two or three finalists side by side before registering.

    For Boston qualifying, this page should be a short-list tool rather than the final answer. A race with a strong BQ rate may still be the wrong fit if it falls too soon after your peak training block, requires difficult travel, or uses terrain you have not practiced. A quieter race can be a better choice when the logistics are simple and the course matches your strengths.

    Before you register

    Regional familiarity can reduce uncertainty, but it does not replace race-specific research. Confirm the current course certification, date, packet pickup, and start plan on the official race site.

    Open each finalist, check the official race link, and compare the target pace against your Boston standard. If the decision is close, use BMQR's comparison tool so BQ rate, PR Score, course profile, date, and field size are visible in one place.

    Compare finalist racesCheck your qualifying standard

    Juneau Marathon

    Juneau, AK
    Medium BQ
    July 25, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    USA Womens Marathon

    Palm Desert, CA
    Medium BQ
    January 25, 2025
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Rolling Hills

    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

    Humpys Marathon

    Anchorage, AK
    Emerging BQ
    August 16, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Long View Marathon

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

    Carlsbad Marathon

    Carlsbad, CA
    Emerging BQ
    January 17, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Rolling Hills

    Wenatchee Marathon

    Wenatchee, WA
    Emerging BQ
    April 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Boring Marathon

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

    Mill Town Marathon

    Everett, WA
    Emerging BQ
    March 29, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Coeur d Alene Marathon

    Coeur d' Alene, ID
    Emerging BQ
    May 23, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

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    Emerging BQ
    May 24, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Portland Marathon

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

    Idaho Falls Marathon

    Idaho Falls, ID
    Emerging BQ
    July 25, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Bellingham Bay Marathon

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

    Oakland Marathon

    Oakland, CA
    Emerging BQ
    March 22, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Colfax Marathon

    Denver, CO
    Emerging BQ
    May 17, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Capital City Marathon

    Olympia, WA
    Emerging BQ
    May 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Los Angeles Marathon

    Los Angeles, CA
    Emerging BQ
    March 8, 2026
    Very Large (10,000 - 25,000)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Jackson Hole Marathon

    Jackson Hole, WY
    Emerging BQ
    September 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Humboldt Redwoods Marathon

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

    Boulder Rez Marathon

    Boulder, CO
    Emerging BQ
    August 15, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Bearfest Marathon

    Wrangell, AK
    Emerging BQ
    August 9, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Rolling Hills

    Antelope Island Marathon

    Antelope Island, UT
    October 9, 2026
    Small (<500)
    55–75°F
    Rolling Hills

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