Looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon? Don't like downhill marathons? We have you covered. We compiled a list of the best non-downhill Boston Marathon qualifiers in 2023 as a companion to our 50 Best Boston Qualifiers list.
Midwestern states are well represented in our list with 17 races making the list led by Michigan (5) and Ohio (4). Pennsylvania (4), Massachusetts (4), Virginia (3) and Oregon (3) also have several races in the list.
| RACE NAME (Previous Rank) |
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| 1. Indianapolis Monumental Marathon |
| 2. Chicago Marathon |
| 3. Glass City Marathon |
| 4. Eugene Marathon |
| 5. Baystate Marathon |
| 6. Grandma's Marathon |
| 7. Bayshore Marathon |
| 8. Erie Marathon |
| 9. Carmel Marathon |
| 10. Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Illinois) |
| 11. Santa Rosa Marathon |
| 12. Cheap Marathon |
| 13. Richmond Marathon |
| 14. Philadelphia Marathon |
| 15. Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Michigan) |
| 16. Houston Marathon |
| 17. Jersey City Marathon |
| 18. Harrisburg Marathon |
| 19. Columbus Marathon |
| 20. Shamrock Marathon |
| 21. Cape Cod Marathon |
| 22. Tobacco Road Marathon |
| 23. Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon |
| 24. The Woodlands Marathon |
| 25. North Central Rail Trail Marathon |