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Best Boston Marathon Qualifiers for 2026

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Kansas Marathons

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Featured Races

Date	Race
October 11, 2026	Spokane Marathon Spokane, Washington Unique & scenic course running on city streets & the Centennial Trail
October 10, 2026	Hayden Lake Marathon Hayden, Idaho Enjoy a unique & challenging course around Hayden Lake in Idaho
May 17, 2026	Windermere Marathon Spokane, Washington Enjoy a point to point Marathon course along the Centennial Trail in Spokane, WA.
September 27, 2026	Boulderthon: Boulder Marathon Boulder, CO World-Class Marathon Experience Finishing in the Heart of Boulder.
May 24, 2026	Coeur d’Alene Marathon Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Participate in stunning Coeur d’Alene, ID for a BQ race

Kansas Marathons						Course	PR Score	Finishers	BQ%	Reviews	Compare
Rockin K Trail Marathon Marquette, KS 04/05/2025						Hilly 18 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	18 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Eisenhower Marathon Abilene, KS 04/18/2026						Mostly Flat 67 Finishers		67 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Garmin Olathe Marathon Olathe, KS 04/25/2026						Rolling Hills 543 Finishers		543 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Pioneer Marathon Colby, KS 04/26/2025						Mostly Flat 7 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	7 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Little Apple Marathon Manhattan, KS TBD						Very Flat 65 Finishers		65 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Prairie Fire Marathon Wichita, KS 10/11/2026						Mostly Flat 382 Finishers		382 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Salina Crossroads Marathon Salina, KS 11/07/2026						Mostly Flat 548 Finishers		548 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Gobbler Grind Marathon Overland Park, KS 11/22/2026						Rolling Hills 219 Finishers		219 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races