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Best Boston Marathon Qualifiers for 2026

Best Boston Marathon Qualifiers

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Massachusetts Marathons

Decide which marathon is best for you by using our comprehensive Massachusetts 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
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.
February 7, 2027	7th Annual St. Petersburg Marathon St. Petersburg, Florida FLAT, fast, scenic, certified, PR course, BQ! Florida in February = Ideal weather.

Massachusetts Marathons						Course	PR Score	Finishers	BQ%	Reviews	Compare
Hyannis Marathon Hyannis, MA 03/02/2025						Mostly Flat 386 Finishers		386 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Boston Marathon Boston, MA 04/19/2027						Downhill 29,025 Finishers		29,025 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Great Woods Marathon Mansfield, MA 04/24/2027						Very Flat 108 Finishers		108 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
MV Spring Classic Marathon Marthas Vineyard, MA 04/27/2027						Mostly Flat 148 Finishers		148 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon Holyoke, MA 05/03/2026						Mostly Flat 15 Finishers		15 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Charles River Marathon Boston, MA 05/03/2026						Very Flat 101 Finishers		101 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Steel Rail Marathon Pittsfield, MA 05/17/2026						Mostly Flat 132 Finishers		132 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Old Colony Marathon Springfield, MA 05/29/2026						Mostly Flat 49 Finishers		49 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
New England Green River Marathon Greenfield, MA 08/23/2026						Downhill 318 Finishers		318 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Minuteman BQ Marathon Arlington, MA 09/05/2027						Mostly Flat				Reviews	Compare Races
Beantown Marathon Hingham, MA 09/06/2026						Rolling Hills 306 Finishers		306 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Charles River Marathon Invitational Boston, MA 09/13/2026						Very Flat 41 Finishers		41 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Cape Cod Marathon Falmouth, MA 10/11/2026						Rolling Hills 1,162 Finishers		1,162 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Baystate Marathon Lowell, MA 10/18/2026						Mostly Flat 1,140 Finishers		1,140 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races