BQ

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    Virginia Boston Qualifying Races

    9 total races
    Top BQ rate: Tidewater Strider Marathon (20.4%)

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    Shamrock Marathon

    Virginia Beach, VA
    Emerging BQ
    March 22, 2026
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    50–70°F
    Very Flat

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    Every Boston qualifier currently hosted in Virginia

    Blue Ridge Marathon

    Roanoke, VA
    Emerging BQ
    April 12, 2025
    Small (<500)
    50–70°F
    Very Hilly

    Tidewater Strider Marathon

    Chesapeake, VA
    Medium BQ
    April 27, 2025
    Small (<500)
    50–70°F
    Very Flat

    Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon

    Covington, VA
    Emerging BQ
    June 14, 2025
    Small (<500)
    70–85°F
    Rolling Hills

    Chessie Trail Marathon

    Lexington, VA
    Emerging BQ
    October 25, 2025
    Small (<500)
    55–75°F
    Rolling Hills

    Marine Corps Marathon

    Arlington, VA
    Emerging BQ
    October 26, 2025
    Very Large (10,000 - 25,000)
    55–75°F
    Mostly Flat

    Richmond Marathon

    Richmond, VA
    Emerging BQ
    November 15, 2025
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    55–75°F
    Rolling Hills

    Tidewater Striders Dismal Swamp Marathon

    Chesapeake, VA
    Medium BQ
    December 7, 2025
    Small (<500)
    35–50°F
    Very Flat

    Newport News One City Marathon

    Newport News, VA
    Emerging BQ
    March 1, 2026
    Small (<500)
    50–70°F
    Very Flat