BQ

    REGION SPOTLIGHT

    Southwest Boston Qualifiers

    Every Boston-qualifying marathon we track across the Southwest. Filter by terrain, chase cooler weather, and stitch together the travel plan that fits your training calendar.

    Every Womans Marathon

    Scottsdale, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    November 15, 2025
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    65–80°F
    Mostly Flat

    State 47 Las Cruces Marathon

    Las Cruces, NM
    Emerging BQ
    January 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    55–65°F
    Mostly Flat

    Buckeye Marathon

    Buckeye, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    January 10, 2026
    Small (<500)
    55–65°F
    Downhill

    Mesa Marathon

    Mesa, AZ
    Medium BQ
    February 14, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    55–65°F
    Downhill

    Lost Dutchman Marathon

    Apache Junction, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    February 15, 2026
    Small (<500)
    55–65°F
    Downhill

    Shiprock Marathon

    Shiprock, NM
    Emerging BQ
    May 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    65–80°F
    Hilly

    Duke City Marathon

    Albuquerque, NM
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    65–80°F
    Mostly Flat

    Tucson Marathon

    Tucson, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    December 13, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    55–65°F
    Downhill

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