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    Arizona Boston Qualifying Races

    10 total races
    Top BQ rate: Marathon Project (Pro) (100.0%)

    Part of the Southwest region

    Upcoming races

    Next 5 races with dates still ahead of us

    Garmin Marathon - Tucson

    Tucson, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    November 8, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Phoenix Marathon

    Phoenix, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    December 12, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Rolling Hills

    Marathon Project (Gold Wave)

    Chandler, AZ
    High BQ
    December 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Tucson Marathon

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

    Marathon Project (Pro)

    Chandler, AZ
    High BQ
    December 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    All Arizona races

    Every Boston qualifier currently hosted in Arizona

    Buckeye Marathon

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

    Yuma Territorial Marathon

    Yuma, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    January 31, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Mesa Marathon

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

    Lost Dutchman Marathon

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

    Wicked Fast (AZ) Marathon

    Tucson, AZ
    Emerging BQ
    February 21, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Hilly

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