BQ

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    Oregon Boston Qualifying Races

    9 total races
    Top BQ rate: Vernonia Marathon (21.8%)

    Part of the West region

    Upcoming races

    Next 6 races with dates still ahead of us

    Newport Marathon

    Newport, OR
    Emerging BQ
    May 31, 2026
    Small (<500)
    40–60°F
    Mostly Flat

    Foot Traffic Flat Marathon

    Portland, OR
    Medium BQ
    July 14, 2026
    Small (<500)
    60–80°F
    Mostly Flat

    Boring Marathon

    Gresham, OR
    Emerging BQ
    September 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Rolling Hills

    Pacific Northwest Marathon

    Harrisburg, OR
    Emerging BQ
    September 19, 2026
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Very Flat

    Portland Marathon

    Portland, OR
    Emerging BQ
    October 4, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    45–65°F
    Rolling Hills

    Rogue Marathon

    Medford, OR
    Medium BQ
    October 10, 2026
    Small (<500)
    45–65°F
    Downhill

    All Oregon races

    Every Boston qualifier currently hosted in Oregon

    Vernonia Marathon

    Banks, OR
    Medium BQ
    April 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    40–60°F
    Downhill

    Bend Marathon

    Bend, OR
    Emerging BQ
    April 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    40–60°F
    Hilly

    Eugene Marathon

    Eugene, OR
    Medium BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    40–60°F
    Mostly Flat

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