BQ

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    North Dakota Boston Qualifying Races

    2 total races
    Top BQ rate: Fargo Marathon (10.3%)

    Part of the Midwest region

    Upcoming races

    Next 2 races with dates still ahead of us

    Fargo Marathon

    Fargo, ND
    Emerging BQ
    May 30, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    40–60°F
    Very Flat

    Bismarck Marathon

    Bismarck, ND
    Emerging BQ
    September 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Mostly Flat

    All North Dakota races

    Every Boston qualifier currently hosted in North Dakota

    Fargo Marathon

    Fargo, ND
    Emerging BQ
    May 30, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    40–60°F
    Very Flat

    Bismarck Marathon

    Bismarck, ND
    Emerging BQ
    September 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Mostly Flat

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