COMBO FILTER

    Best Spring Marathons in the West for a BQ

    31 Boston-qualifying marathons · West · Spring

    These 31 spring marathons across the West are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare course profiles, BQ rates, and race sizes.

    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

    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

    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

    Eugene Marathon

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

    Modesto Marathon

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

    Napa Valley Marathon

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

    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

    Prince of Wales Island Marathon

    Craig, AK
    Emerging BQ
    May 23, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Very Hilly

    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

    Wenatchee Marathon

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

    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

    Mill Town Marathon

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

    Run the River Marathon

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

    Windermere Marathon

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

    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

    Tacoma City Marathon

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

    Oakland Marathon

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

    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

    Colfax Marathon

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

    Yakima River Canyon Marathon

    Ellensburg, WA
    Emerging BQ
    March 28, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    Capital City Marathon

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

    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

    Whidbey Island Marathon

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

    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

    Bend Marathon

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

    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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