Best Boston Marathon Qualifiers for 2026

Best Boston Marathon Qualifiers

It's here! Our annual list of the year's
best marathons to help you qualify for the Boston Marathon.

2026 IS HERE!

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Alabama Marathons

Decide which marathon is best for you by using our comprehensive Alabama Marathons Calendar.

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Featured Races

Date	Race
February 7, 2027	7th Annual St. Petersburg Marathon St. Petersburg, Florida FLAT, fast, scenic, certified, PR course, BQ! Florida in February = Ideal weather.
May 16, 2027	Windermere Marathon Spokane, Washington Participate in the resort town of Coeur d’Alene, ID for a stunning BQ race with lake views.
September 27, 2026	Boulderthon: Boulder Marathon Boulder, CO World-Class Marathon Experience Finishing in the Heart of Boulder.

Alabama Marathons						Course	PR Score	Finishers	BQ%	Reviews	Compare
River City Micro Marathon Decatur, AL 01/09/2027						Very Flat 19 Finishers		19 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Mobile Marathon Mobile, AL 01/10/2027						Very Flat 114 Finishers		114 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Big Beach Marathon Gulf Shores, AL 01/31/2027						Mostly Flat 383 Finishers		383 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Railway Marathon Fultondale, AL 02/06/2027						Rolling Hills 59 Finishers		59 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
We Run this Beach Marathon Gulf Shores, AL 02/22/2026						Mostly Flat 145 Finishers		145 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Race to Space Marathon Huntsville, AL 03/21/2027						Mostly Flat 129 Finishers		129 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Boston or Bust Marathon Huntsville, AL 09/13/2026						Mostly Flat 111 Finishers		111 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
BHM 26.2 Marathon Birmingham, AL 10/04/2026						Rolling Hills 185 Finishers		185 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Rocket City Marathon Huntsville, AL 12/13/2026						Rolling Hills 1,184 Finishers		1,184 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races