BQ

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    District of Columbia Boston Qualifying Races

    4 total races
    Top BQ rate: St. Patricks Marathon (10.5%)

    Part of the Northeast region

    Upcoming races

    Next 3 races with dates still ahead of us

    Potomac River Run Marathon

    Washington, DC
    Emerging BQ
    May 2, 2026
    Small (<500)
    50–70°F
    Mostly Flat

    Abebe Bikila Day International Peace Marathon

    Washington, DC
    Emerging BQ
    September 5, 2026
    Small (<500)
    55–75°F
    Mostly Flat

    Potomac River Run Marathon (October)

    Washington, DC
    Emerging BQ
    October 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    55–75°F
    Mostly Flat

    All District of Columbia races

    Every Boston qualifier currently hosted in District of Columbia

    St. Patricks Marathon

    Washington, DC
    Emerging BQ
    March 15, 2026
    Small (<500)
    50–70°F
    Very Flat

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