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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New Hampshire Marathons

Decide which marathon is best for you by using our comprehensive New Hampshire 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.

New Hampshire Marathons						Course	PR Score	Finishers	BQ%	Reviews	Compare
Cheap Marathon Derry, NH 04/03/2027						Rolling Hills 550 Finishers		550 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Granite State Marathon Nashua, NH 05/09/2026						Rolling Hills 63 Finishers		63 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Clarence DeMar Marathon Keene, NH 09/27/2026						Downhill 369 Finishers		369 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
New Hampshire Marathon Bristol, NH 10/03/2026						Hilly 230 Finishers		230 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Manchester City Marathon Manchester, NH 11/08/2026						Hilly 572 Finishers		572 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races