STATE FOCUS

    Florida Boston Qualifying Races

    19 total races
    Next race: Central Florida Legends Marathon

    Part of the Southeast region

    PLANNING SNAPSHOT

    How to use this Florida state list

    Use this state page to compare local and travel-light Boston qualifier options before opening the full race directory. Start with upcoming dates, then check course profile and field-size context for the races that fit your calendar.

    If Florida has only a few options, nearby regional pages can help you widen the search without losing the same travel context.

    For a Boston qualifier search, the strongest short list usually balances three signals: a course profile you can train for, a calendar slot that gives you a full build, and race-day logistics that will not add stress before the start. Use date, terrain, weather, field-size context, and travel recovery together before choosing where to race.

    Use the race cards below as a first pass, then open the individual race pages for course notes, registration links, certification context, and practical planning details. If two races look similar on paper, compare them side by side before committing; small differences in temperature, descent, or start logistics can matter more than a one-point scoring gap.

    Race count

    19

    Next race

    Central Florida Legends Marathon

    November 14, 2026

    Race data is compiled from official race sites, published results, and BMQR editorial review. Last reviewed: August 2026.

    How to interpret this set

    Treat this page as a planning filter, not a final ranking. A race can be excellent for one runner and risky for another depending on heat tolerance, downhill durability, travel distance, and whether the date fits the training cycle.

    What to verify next

    Confirm the current race date, registration status, course certification, aid-station plan, packet pickup, and start transportation on the official race site before booking travel or building a final pace plan.

    Best next step

    Pick two or three candidates from this list and run them through the comparison tool. That makes tradeoffs easier to see than scanning a long directory by memory.

    Upcoming races

    Next 6 races with dates still ahead of us

    Central Florida Legends Marathon

    DeBary, FL
    November 14, 2026
    Mostly Flat

    Space Coast Marathon

    Cocoa, FL
    November 22, 2026
    Mostly Flat

    Panama City Beach Marathon

    Panama City, FL
    December 5, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Bound for Boston (Sarasota) Marathon

    Sarasota, FL
    December 6, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Jacksonville Marathon

    Jacksonville, FL
    December 12, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Palm Beaches Marathon

    West Palm Beach, FL
    December 13, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    All Florida races

    Every Boston qualifier currently hosted in Florida

    Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic Marathon

    Tallahassee, FL
    December 13, 2025
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Walt Disney World Marathon

    Orlando, FL
    January 10, 2027
    Very Large (10,000 - 25,000)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Florida Track Club Mary Andrews Marathon

    Hawthorne, FL
    January 16, 2027
    Small (<500)
    55–65°F
    Mostly Flat

    Miami Marathon

    Miami, FL
    January 31, 2027
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Clearwater Marathon

    Clearwater, FL
    January 31, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    Town of Celebration Marathon

    Celebration, FL
    January 31, 2027
    variable; check the race-week forecast before choosing clothing and pacing
    Very Flat

    Donna Marathon

    Jacksonville Beach, FL
    February 1, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Tallahassee Marathon

    Tallahassee, FL
    February 7, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Rolling Hills

    Florida Marathon

    Melbourne, FL
    February 7, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Mostly Flat

    St. Petersburg Distance Classic Marathon

    St. Petersburg, FL
    February 7, 2027
    Mostly Flat

    Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon

    Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    February 14, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Mild (50–65°F), low humidity
    Very Flat

    Marathon of the Treasure Coast

    Stuart, FL
    March 7, 2027
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    St. Pete Marathon

    St. Petersburg, FL
    December 19, 2027
    55–65°F
    Mostly Flat

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