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    New Jersey Boston Qualifying Races

    5 total races
    Top BQ rate: Jersey City Marathon (16.2%)

    Part of the Northeast region

    Upcoming races

    Next 2 races with dates still ahead of us

    NJ Trail Series One Day Marathon

    Augusta, NJ
    Emerging BQ
    October 3, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Atlantic City Marathon

    Atlantic City, NJ
    Emerging BQ
    October 18, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

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    Every Boston qualifier currently hosted in New Jersey

    Jersey City Marathon

    Jersey City, NJ
    Medium BQ
    April 19, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Three Days at the Fair Marathon (Spring)

    Augusta, NJ
    Emerging BQ
    May 17, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Zip Code 07662 Marathon

    Rochelle Park, NJ
    Emerging BQ
    June 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Very Flat

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