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    Best Winter Downhill Marathons for a Boston Qualifier

    10 Boston-qualifying marathons · Winter · Downhill

    These 10 winter downhill marathons are certified Boston qualifiers with courses built for fast times. Browse, compare, and plan your BQ attempt.

    Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon

    Hilo, HI
    High BQ
    December 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Downhill

    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

    Mesa Marathon

    Mesa, AZ
    Medium BQ
    February 14, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Downhill

    Tucson Marathon

    Tucson, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    December 13, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Downhill

    Buckeye Marathon

    Buckeye, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    January 10, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Downhill

    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

    Lost Dutchman Marathon

    Apache Junction, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    February 15, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Downhill

    SoCal Marathon

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

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