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    Oregon Boston Qualifying Races

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

    Part of the West region

    Upcoming races

    Next 5 races with dates still ahead of us

    Foot Traffic Flat Marathon

    Portland, OR
    Medium BQ
    July 14, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Boring Marathon

    Gresham, OR
    Emerging BQ
    September 13, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Pacific Northwest Marathon

    Harrisburg, OR
    Emerging BQ
    September 19, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Portland Marathon

    Portland, OR
    Emerging BQ
    October 4, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Rolling Hills

    Rogue Marathon

    Medford, OR
    Medium BQ
    October 10, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Downhill

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    Every Boston qualifier currently hosted in Oregon

    Vernonia Marathon

    Banks, OR
    Medium BQ
    April 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Downhill

    Bend Marathon

    Bend, OR
    Emerging BQ
    April 12, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Hilly

    Eugene Marathon

    Eugene, OR
    Medium BQ
    April 26, 2026
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

    Newport Marathon

    Newport, OR
    Emerging BQ
    May 31, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Warm to hot (65–80°F), humidity varies
    Mostly Flat

    Newport Marathon (OR)

    Newport, OR
    Emerging BQ
    May 31, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Mostly Flat

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