SEASONAL PLANNER

    Find the Right Season for Your BQ Attempt

    Align weather, travel, and training cycles with the race calendar. Each season offers unique advantages for different pacing strategies and course profiles.

    Fall

    154 races

    Peak marathon season with crisp air, flat PR courses, and big-city experiences.

    First race on deck: Heart of America Marathon (Sep 1)

    Spring

    136 races

    Popular blocks that line up with Boston itself—mild temps and plenty of flat courses.

    First race on deck: Ellerbe Marathon (Mar 1)

    Summer

    56 races

    Chase high-mountain and coastal races with cooler starts despite summer calendars.

    First race on deck: Casper Marathon (Jun 1)

    Winter

    71 races

    Cooler temps across the South and desert Southwest for January–February breakthroughs.

    First race on deck: Museum of Aviation Marathon (Jan 18)