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    Best Winter Marathons in the West for a BQ

    8 Boston-qualifying marathons · West · Winter

    These 8 winter marathons across the West are certified Boston qualifiers. Compare course profiles, BQ rates, and race sizes.

    California International Marathon

    Sacramento, CA
    Medium BQ
    December 6, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Downhill

    Ventura Marathon

    Ventura, CA
    Medium BQ
    February 22, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Downhill

    USA Womens Marathon

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

    Sun Marathon

    Santa Clara, UT
    Emerging BQ
    January 23, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Downhill

    Redding Marathon

    Redding, CA
    Emerging BQ
    January 17, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Downhill

    Carlsbad Marathon

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

    Surf City Marathon

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

    SoCal Marathon

    Huntington Beach, CA
    Emerging BQ
    February 28, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Downhill

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