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

    190 races

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

    First race on deck: Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon (Sep 13)

    Spring

    164 races

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

    First race on deck: Flowerfest Marathon at Callaway Gardens (Mar 8)

    Summer

    76 races

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

    First race on deck: Tupelo Marathon (Aug 31)

    Winter

    92 races

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

    First race on deck: USA Womens Marathon (Jan 25)

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