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Best Boston Marathon Qualifiers for 2026

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Fastest Marathon Courses in April

This list ranks the fastest marathons in April based on the race's Course Score. The Course Score for each marathon is created from an algorithm derived from research on how grade and elevation affect marathon running performance (race time weather is not factored in). For more detailed information, please visit the FAQ.

The BQ % is the percentage of runners who qualified for the Boston Marathon according to the latest race results. Although it is not always indicative of a fast or slow course, the percent of Boston Marathon qualifiers can provide insight into the quality of the field and/or the speed of the course.

To see a ranking of marathons based on the weather factors, in addition to the course characteristics, visit the Fastest Marathons page.

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The list only includes certified marathon courses. Keep in mind that Course Scores and ranking assume very good course management and pacing - especially for the extremely downhill races.

Fastest Marathon Courses in April

	Race Name	Course Score	BQ %	Elevation
1	REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon Las Vegas, NV 04/03/2027	107.03	9.75%	Downhill Course
2	Jim Thorpe Marathon Jim Thorpe, PA 04/25/2027	101.34	22.74%	Downhill Course
3	Mountains 2 Beach Marathon Ventura, CA 04/18/2027	100.64	18.25%	Downhill Course
4	Vernonia Marathon Banks, OR 04/12/2026	100.17	18.08%	Downhill Course
5	Coast Guard Marathon Elizabeth City, NC 04/04/2027	99.83	2.80%	Very Flat Course
6	Gopher Attack Marathon Regina, SK 04/25/2027	99.81	0.00%	Very Flat Course
7	Tidewater Strider Marathon Chesapeake, VA 04/26/2026	99.70	21.95%	Very Flat Course
8	Maui Marathon Kaanapali, HI 04/25/2027	99.68	1.73%	Mostly Flat Course
9	Athens Marathon Athens, OH 04/11/2027	99.63	18.30%	Mostly Flat Course
10	Modesto Marathon Modesto, CA 04/04/2027	99.63	7.65%	Mostly Flat Course
11	Milano Marathon Milan, IT 04/04/2027	99.52	0.00%	Mostly Flat Course
12	Washington State Marathon Seattle, WA 04/18/2027	99.42	0.00%	Mostly Flat Course
13	Coastal Delaware Running Festival Marathon Rehoboth Beach, DE 04/11/2027	99.41	8.60%	Mostly Flat Course
14	Great Woods Marathon Mansfield, MA 04/24/2027	99.40	17.59%	Very Flat Course
15	MV Spring Classic Marathon Marthas Vineyard, MA 04/27/2027	99.40	9.46%	Mostly Flat Course
16	London Marathon London, UK 04/25/2027	99.38	11.25%	Mostly Flat Course
17	London OH Marathon London, OH 04/11/2026	99.36	25.76%	Mostly Flat Course
18	Mississauga Marathon Mississauga, ON 04/25/2027	99.31	10.73%	Downhill Course
19	Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon Geneva, IL 04/11/2027	99.30	40.32%	Very Flat Course
20	Salisbury Marathon Salisbury, MD 04/03/2027	99.29	5.02%	Rolling Course
21	Martian Marathon Dearborn, MI 04/11/2026	99.28	12.93%	Mostly Flat Course
22	St. Lawrence Marathon Cornwall, ON 04/25/2026	99.28	12.68%	Mostly Flat Course
23	Run the River Marathon Kennewick, WA 04/18/2026	99.27	5.59%	Mostly Flat Course
24	Brew City Marathon Milwaukee, WI 04/18/2026	99.26	11.21%	Mostly Flat Course
25	Boston Marathon Boston, MA 04/19/2027	99.21	53.50%	Downhill Course
26	Jersey City Marathon Jersey City, NJ 04/18/2027	99.20	16.78%	Mostly Flat Course
27	Alexander the Great Marathon Pella, GC 04/26/2026	99.16	0.00%	Rolling Course
28	Wisconsin Marathon Kenosha, WI 04/24/2027	99.14	9.93%	Mostly Flat Course
29	Illinois Marathon Champaign-Urbana, IL 04/24/2027	99.12	13.38%	Mostly Flat Course
30	Glass City Marathon Toledo, OH 04/25/2027	99.09	23.47%	Mostly Flat Course
31	Vienna City Marathon Vienna, AT 04/18/2027	99.07	0.00%	Mostly Flat Course
32	Ohio River Road Runners Club Marathon Xenia, OH 04/04/2027	99.02	13.46%	Mostly Flat Course
33	Greater Manchester Marathon Manchester, UK 04/18/2027	99.01	0.00%
34	Carmel Marathon Carmel, IN 04/17/2027	99.00	17.18%	Mostly Flat Course
35	Eisenhower Marathon Abilene, KS 04/18/2026	98.89	4.48%	Mostly Flat Course
36	Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon Louisville, KY 04/24/2027	98.87	5.13%	Mostly Flat Course
37	Frisco Marathon Willard, MO 04/25/2026	98.84	5.08%	Mostly Flat Course
38	Hamburg Marathon Hamburg, GR 04/25/2027	98.83	0.00%	Rolling Course
39	Golden Driller Marathon Tulsa, OK 04/17/2027	98.80	6.88%	Mostly Flat Course
40	Wenatchee Marathon Wenatchee, WA 04/17/2027	98.79	10.34%	Rolling Course
41	Paris Marathon Paris, FR 04/12/2026	98.78	0.00%	Rolling Course
42	Milwaukee Marathon Milwaukee, WI 04/10/2027	98.76	8.79%	Rolling Course
43	Cheap Marathon Derry, NH 04/03/2027	98.71	32.63%	Rolling Course
44	Eugene Marathon Eugene, OR 04/25/2027	98.70	17.88%	Mostly Flat Course
45	Yakima River Canyon Marathon Ellensburg, WA 04/03/2027	98.67	10.53%	Downhill Course
46	Bakersfield Marathon Bakersfield, CA 04/04/2027	98.67	2.59%	Hilly Course
47	Victory Marathon Hillsdale, IN 04/03/2027	98.66	4.35%	Rolling Course
48	Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Oklahoma City, OK 04/25/2027	98.40	2.77%	Rolling Course
49	Kalamazoo Marathon Kalamazoo, MI 04/25/2027	98.33	6.78%	Rolling Course
50	Cedar Rapids Marathon Cedar Rapids, IA 04/25/2027	98.24	2.63%	Rolling Course
51	Garmin Olathe Marathon Olathe, KS 04/25/2026	97.90	4.24%	Rolling Course
52	Chasing Jefferson Davis Marathon Abbeville, GA 04/12/2025	97.87	0.00%	Rolling Course
53	Newport Rhode Races Marathon Newport, RI 04/17/2027	97.86	8.13%	Rolling Course
54	Hogeye Marathon Springdale, AR 04/17/2027	97.84	2.02%	Rolling Course
55	St. Louis Marathon St. Louis, MO 04/03/2027	97.81	4.83%	Rolling Course
56	Horse Capital Marathon Lexington, KY 04/10/2027	97.80	4.40%	Rolling Course
57	Rock n Roll Nashville Marathon Nashville, TN 04/24/2027	97.64	1.25%	Rolling Course
58	Andrew Jackson Marathon Jackson, TN TBD	97.63	0.00%	Rolling Course
59	Delaware Marathon Wilmington, DE 04/18/2027	97.49	5.29%	Rolling Course
60	Big Sur International Marathon Carmel, CA 04/25/2027	97.43	4.50%	Hilly Course
61	Knoxville Marathon Knoxville, TN 04/11/2027	97.14	2.49%	Rolling Course
62	Salt Lake City Marathon Salt Lake City, UT 04/24/2027	96.95	3.26%	Downhill Course
63	Gettysburg North-South Marathon Gettysburg, PA 04/25/2027	96.94	3.68%	Hilly Course
64	Savin Rock Marathon West Haven, CT 04/03/2027	96.77	8.27%	Rolling Course
65	Connemara International Marathon Galway, IE 04/25/2027	96.41	0.00%	Very Hilly Course
66	Whidbey Island Marathon Oak Harbor, WA 04/26/2026	94.94	1.72%	Hilly Course
67	Bend Marathon Bend, OR 04/12/2026	94.73	0.99%	Hilly Course
68	Black Mountain Marathon Black Mountain, NC 04/03/2027	90.66	0.00%	Very Hilly Course
69	Blue Ridge Marathon Roanoke, VA 04/17/2027	90.01	0.85%	Very Hilly Course