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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Rhode Island Marathons

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

Rhode Island Marathons						Course	PR Score	Finishers	BQ%	Reviews	Compare
Newport Rhode Races Marathon Newport, RI 04/17/2027						Rolling Hills 1,255 Finishers		1,255 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Providence Rhode Races Marathon Providence, RI 05/02/2027						Rolling Hills 568 Finishers		568 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Red Island Marathon Warwick, RI 05/31/2026						Mostly Flat 49 Finishers		49 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Newport Marathon (RI) Newport, RI 10/11/2026						Rolling Hills 1,057 Finishers		1,057 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Ocean State Rhode Races Marathon Narragansett, RI 10/25/2026						Rolling Hills 398 Finishers		398 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races