BQ

    REGION SPOTLIGHT

    Upper Midwest Boston Qualifiers

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

    Non Cancelled Marathon

    Oconomowoc, WI
    Emerging BQ
    April 26, 2025
    Small (<500)
    40–60°F
    Mostly Flat

    Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Marathon

    Nisswa, MN
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2025
    Small (<500)
    40–60°F
    Mostly Flat

    Wisconsin Marathon

    Kenosha, WI
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2025
    Small (<500)
    40–60°F
    Mostly Flat

    La Crosse Marathon

    La Crosse, WI
    Medium BQ
    May 3, 2025
    Small (<500)
    40–60°F
    Downhill

    Madeline Island Marathon

    La Pointe, WI
    Emerging BQ
    May 17, 2025
    Small (<500)
    40–60°F
    Rolling Hills

    Med City Marathon

    Rochester, MN
    Emerging BQ
    May 18, 2025
    Small (<500)
    40–60°F
    Mostly Flat

    Epic Marathon

    Green Bay, WI
    Emerging BQ
    May 18, 2025
    Small (<500)
    40–60°F
    Rolling Hills

    Northwoods Escape Marathon

    Minocqua, WI
    Emerging BQ
    May 25, 2025
    Small (<500)
    40–60°F
    Mostly Flat

    Deadwood-Mickelson Trail Marathon

    Deadwood, SD
    Emerging BQ
    June 1, 2025
    Small (<500)
    60–80°F
    Very Hilly

    Maritime Marathon

    Manitowoc, WI
    Emerging BQ
    June 1, 2025
    Small (<500)
    60–80°F
    Mostly Flat

    Grandmas Marathon

    Duluth, MN
    Emerging BQ
    June 21, 2025
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    60–80°F
    Mostly Flat

    Adrenaline Races Marathon

    West Bend, WI
    Emerging BQ
    July 19, 2025
    Small (<500)
    60–80°F
    Rolling Hills

    Xenia Avenue Marathon

    Brooklyn Park, MN
    Emerging BQ
    July 26, 2025
    Small (<500)
    60–80°F
    Very Flat

    Leading Ladies Marathon

    Spearfish, SD
    Emerging BQ
    August 17, 2025
    Small (<500)
    60–80°F
    Downhill

    Wausau Marathon

    Wausau, WI
    Emerging BQ
    August 17, 2025
    Small (<500)
    60–80°F
    Mostly Flat

    Bound for Boston (Milwaukee) Marathon

    Menomonee Falls, WI
    Medium BQ
    August 24, 2025
    Small (<500)
    60–80°F
    Mostly Flat

    Rockin Brews Marathon

    Madison, WI
    Emerging BQ
    August 30, 2025
    Small (<500)
    60–80°F
    Rolling Hills

    Minocqua No Frills Marathon

    Minocqua, WI
    Medium BQ
    August 31, 2025
    Small (<500)
    60–80°F
    Rolling Hills

    Elroy Apple Dumpling Day Marathon

    Elroy, WI
    Emerging BQ
    September 6, 2025
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Mostly Flat

    Sundance to Spearfish Marathon

    Spearfish, SD
    High BQ
    September 7, 2025
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Downhill

    DoLittle Marathon

    Waukesha, WI
    Emerging BQ
    September 13, 2025
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Rolling Hills

    Ely Marathon

    Ely, MN
    Emerging BQ
    September 20, 2025
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Rolling Hills

    Bismarck Marathon

    Bismarck, ND
    Emerging BQ
    September 21, 2025
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Mostly Flat

    Fox Cities Marathon

    Appleton, WI
    Emerging BQ
    September 21, 2025
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Rolling Hills

    Sioux Falls Marathon

    Sioux Falls, SD
    Emerging BQ
    September 21, 2025
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Mostly Flat

    Jailbreak Marathon

    Wautoma, WI
    Emerging BQ
    September 27, 2025
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Rolling Hills

    Twin Cities Marathon

    St. Paul, MN
    Emerging BQ
    October 5, 2025
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    45–65°F
    Rolling Hills

    Lakefront Marathon

    Milwaukee, WI
    Emerging BQ
    October 5, 2025
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    45–65°F
    Rolling Hills

    Run Crazy Horse Marathon

    Hill City, SD
    Emerging BQ
    October 5, 2025
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Very Hilly

    Whistlestop Marathon

    Ashland, WI
    Emerging BQ
    October 11, 2025
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Downhill

    Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon

    Bemidji, MN
    Emerging BQ
    October 11, 2025
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Rolling Hills

    Gandy Dancer Marathon

    Luck, WI
    Emerging BQ
    October 11, 2025
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Mostly Flat

    Brookings Marathon

    Brookings, SD
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2025
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Mostly Flat

    Mankato Marathon

    Mankato, MN
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2025
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Rolling Hills

    Madison Marathon

    Madison, WI
    Emerging BQ
    November 9, 2025
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    45–65°F
    Rolling Hills

    Trailbreaker Marathon

    Waukesha, WI
    Emerging BQ
    March 29, 2026
    Small (<500)
    40–60°F
    Mostly Flat

    Milwaukee Marathon

    Milwaukee, WI
    Emerging BQ
    April 11, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    40–60°F
    Rolling Hills

    Brew City Marathon

    Milwaukee, WI
    Emerging BQ
    April 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    40–60°F
    Mostly Flat

    Eau Claire Marathon

    Eau Claire, WI
    Emerging BQ
    May 3, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    40–60°F
    Rolling Hills

    Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon

    St. Joseph, MN
    Medium BQ
    May 9, 2026
    Small (<500)
    40–60°F
    Mostly Flat

    Fargo Marathon

    Fargo, ND
    Emerging BQ
    May 30, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    40–60°F
    Very Flat