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    Kansas Boston Qualifying Races

    5 total races
    Top BQ rate: Eisenhower Marathon (13.8%)

    Part of the Midwest region

    Upcoming races

    Next 3 races with dates still ahead of us

    Prairie Fire Marathon

    Wichita, KS
    Emerging BQ
    October 11, 2026
    Small (<500)
    55–75°F
    Mostly Flat

    Salina Crossroads Marathon

    Salina, KS
    Emerging BQ
    November 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    55–75°F
    Mostly Flat

    Gobbler Grind Marathon

    Overland Park, KS
    Emerging BQ
    November 22, 2026
    Small (<500)
    55–75°F
    Rolling Hills

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    Every Boston qualifier currently hosted in Kansas

    Eisenhower Marathon

    Abilene, KS
    Emerging BQ
    April 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    50–70°F
    Mostly Flat

    Garmin Olathe Marathon

    Olathe, KS
    Emerging BQ
    April 25, 2026
    Small (<500)
    50–70°F
    Rolling Hills

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