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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Vermont Marathons

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

Vermont Marathons						Course	PR Score	Finishers	BQ%	Reviews	Compare
Maple Leaf Marathon Fairlee, VT 05/08/2026						Rolling Hills 25 Finishers		25 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Vermont City Marathon Burlington, VT 05/30/2027						Rolling Hills 1,472 Finishers		1,472 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Mad Marathon Waitsfield, VT 07/12/2026						Hilly 290 Finishers		290 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Kingdom Marathon West Glover, VT 10/03/2026						Hilly 50 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	50 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Champlain Islands Marathon South Hero, VT 10/18/2026						Rolling Hills 136 Finishers		136 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races