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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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Oregon Marathons

Decide which marathon is best for you by using our comprehensive Oregon 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.
October 10, 2026	Hayden Lake Marathon Hayden, Idaho Enjoy a unique & challenging course around Hayden Lake in Idaho
October 11, 2026	Spokane Marathon Spokane, Washington Unique & scenic course running on city streets & the Centennial Trail

Oregon Marathons						Course	PR Score	Finishers	BQ%	Reviews	Compare
Vernonia Marathon Banks, OR 04/12/2026						Downhill 177 Finishers		177 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Bend Marathon Bend, OR 04/12/2026						Hilly 406 Finishers		406 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Eugene Marathon Eugene, OR 04/25/2027						Mostly Flat 4,536 Finishers		4,536 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Newport Marathon (OR) Newport, OR 05/31/2026						Mostly Flat 397 Finishers		397 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Timberline Marathon Timothy Lake, OR 06/06/2026						Hilly 91 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	91 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Pacific Crest Marathon Sunriver, OR 06/14/2025						Mostly Flat 40 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	40 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Foot Traffic Flat Marathon Portland, OR 07/04/2026						Mostly Flat 298 Finishers		298 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Haulin Aspen Trail Marathon Bend, OR 08/08/2026						Very Hilly 80 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	80 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Crater Lake Marathon Crater Lake, OR 08/09/2025						Very Hilly 49 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	49 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Boring Marathon Gresham, OR 09/13/2026						Rolling Hills 58 Finishers		58 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Pacific Northwest Marathon Harrisburg, OR 09/20/2025						Very Flat 48 Finishers		48 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Portland Marathon Portland, OR 10/04/2026						Rolling Hills 3,009 Finishers		3,009 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Rogue Marathon Medford, OR 10/10/2026						Downhill 171 Finishers		171 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Columbia Gorge Marathon Hood River, OR 10/18/2026						Very Hilly 343 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	343 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Silver Falls Trail Marathon Silverton, OR 10/18/2026						Very Hilly 88 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	88 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Lithia Loop Trail Marathon Ashland, OR TBD						Very Hilly 39 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	39 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races