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Best Boston Marathon Qualifiers

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Fastest Marathons in Massachusetts


This list ranks the fastest marathons in Massachusetts based on the race's Personal Record (PR) Score. The PR Score for each marathon is created from an algorithm derived from research on how grade, elevation, and wet bulb temperature and ambient temperature affect marathon running performance. For more detailed information, please visit the FAQ.

The BQ % is the percentage of runners who qualified for the Boston Marathon according to the latest race results. Although it is not always indicative of a fast or slow course, the percent of Boston Marathon qualifiers can provide insight into the quality of the field and/or the speed of the course.

To see a ranking of marathons based only on the course (no weather impact), visit the Fastest Marathon Courses page.

The list only includes certified marathon courses. Keep in mind that PR Scores and ranking assume very good course management and pacing - especially for the extremely downhill races.


 
Race Name PR Score BQ % Elevation
1 Boston Marathon
Boston, MA
99.62
51.71%
Downhill
Downhill Course
2 New England Green River Marathon
Greenfield, MA
99.50
20.29%
Downhill
Downhill Course
3 Cape Cod Marathon
Falmouth, MA
99.07
17.37%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
4 Marthas Vineyard Marathon
Marthas Vineyard, MA
99.07
9.38%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
5 Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon
Holyoke, MA
98.96
7.14%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
6 Hyannis Marathon
Hyannis, MA
98.95
23.36%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
7 Baystate Marathon
Lowell, MA
98.92
24.73%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
8 Steel Rail Marathon
Pittsfield, MA
98.75
18.92%
Mostly Flat
Mostly Flat Course
9 Beantown Marathon
Hingham, MA
97.09
19.33%
Rolling Hills
Rolling Course
10 Charles River Marathon
Boston, MA
96.86
21.49%
Very Flat
Very Flat Course