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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Oklahoma Marathons

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

Oklahoma Marathons						Course	PR Score	Finishers	BQ%	Reviews	Compare
Golden Driller Marathon Tulsa, OK 04/17/2027						Mostly Flat 160 Finishers		160 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Oklahoma City, OK 04/25/2027						Rolling Hills 2,527 Finishers		2,527 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Bound for Boston Marathon (Oklahoma City) Yukon, OK 09/20/2026						Very Flat 4 Finishers		4 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Route 66 Marathon Tulsa, OK 11/22/2026						Rolling Hills 818 Finishers		818 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races