BQ

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    Missouri Boston Qualifying Races

    10 total races
    Top BQ rate: Frisco Marathon (14.0%)

    Part of the Midwest region

    Upcoming races

    Next 6 races with dates still ahead of us

    Heart of America Marathon

    Columbia, MO
    Emerging BQ
    September 7, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    St. Joseph Missouri Marathon

    St. Joseph, MO
    Emerging BQ
    September 26, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    MO Cowbell Marathon

    St. Charles, MO
    Emerging BQ
    October 4, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Kansas City Marathon

    Kansas City, MO
    Emerging BQ
    October 17, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon

    Springfield, MO
    Emerging BQ
    November 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Honoring Our Heroes Marathon

    Rolla, MO
    Emerging BQ
    November 21, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Hilly

    All Missouri races

    Every Boston qualifier currently hosted in Missouri

    Run for the Ranch Marathon

    Springfield, MO
    Emerging BQ
    December 27, 2025
    Small (<500)
    Cold (25–40°F), dress in layers
    Very Flat

    Greater St. Louis Marathon

    St. Louis, MO
    Emerging BQ
    April 11, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Frisco Marathon

    Willard, MO
    Emerging BQ
    April 25, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Muddy River Marathon

    Cape Girardeau, MO
    Emerging BQ
    May 2, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Rolling Hills

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