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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Alaska Marathons

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

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View the PR Score and Course Scores of over 500 marathons to determine which gives you the best chance to PR or qualify for Boston.

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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.
September 27, 2026	Boulderthon: Boulder Marathon Boulder, CO World-Class Marathon Experience Finishing in the Heart of Boulder.
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.

Alaska Marathons						Course	PR Score	Finishers	BQ%	Reviews	Compare
Valley Thaw Out Races Marathon Palmer, AK 04/25/2026						Rolling Hills 34 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	34 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Prince of Wales Island Marathon Craig, AK 05/23/2026						Very Hilly 21 Finishers		21 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Skagway Marathon Skagway, AK 06/13/2026						Hilly 23 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	23 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Mayors Marathon Anchorage, AK 06/20/2026						Hilly 804 Finishers		804 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
King Salmon Marathon Cordova, AK 07/18/2026						Mostly Flat 14 Finishers		14 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Juneau Marathon Juneau, AK 07/25/2026						Rolling Hills 75 Finishers		75 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Hatcher Pass Marathon Willow, AK 08/01/2026						Hilly 28 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	28 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Humpys Marathon Anchorage, AK 08/16/2026						Rolling Hills 253 Finishers		253 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Equinox Marathon Fairbanks, AK 09/19/2026						Hilly 385 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	385 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Kenai River Marathon Kenai, AK 09/27/2026						Rolling Hills 24 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	24 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races