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Boston Cut-off Time Prediction Contest

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Best Boston Marathon Qualifiers for 2026

Best Boston Marathon Qualifiers

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Fastest Marathons

This list ranks the fastest marathons based on the race's Personal Record (PR) Score. The PR Score for each marathon is created from an algorithm derived from research on how grade, elevation, wet bulb temperature and ambient temperature affect marathon running performance. 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 only on the course (no weather impact), visit the Fastest Marathon Courses page.

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

Fastest Marathons

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	Race Name	PR Score	BQ %	Elevation
101	McKirdy Micro Marathon (Breaking 3) Valley Cottage, NY	99.42	75.00%	Very Flat Course
102	Frankfurt Marathon Frankfurt, GR	99.42		Mostly Flat Course
103	Washington State Marathon Seattle, WA	99.42		Mostly Flat Course
104	North Central Rail Trail Marathon Sparks, MD	99.41	12.20%	Mostly Flat Course
105	Rehoboth Beach Marathon Rehoboth Beach, DE	99.41	12.55%	Mostly Flat Course
106	Panama City Beach Marathon Panama City, FL	99.41	2.37%	Very Flat Course
107	Springfield Marathon Springfield, IL	99.40	8.60%	Mostly Flat Course
108	Emerald Isle Marathon Emerald Isle, NC	99.40	5.94%	Very Flat Course
109	Barcelona Marathon Barcelona, ES	99.40		Rolling Course
110	Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon Hancock, MD	99.40	20.93%	Mostly Flat Course
111	Great Woods Marathon Mansfield, MA	99.40	17.59%	Very Flat Course
112	MV Spring Classic Marathon Marthas Vineyard, MA	99.40	9.46%	Mostly Flat Course
113	Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon Albany, NY	99.39	14.83%	Downhill Course
114	Two Cities Marathon Fresno, CA	99.39	7.75%	Mostly Flat Course
115	London Marathon London, UK	99.38	11.25%	Mostly Flat Course
116	Toronto Waterfront Marathon Toronto, ON	99.37	6.06%	Mostly Flat Course
117	Grand Rapids Marathon Grand Rapids, MI	99.37	7.69%	Mostly Flat Course
118	Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Indianapolis, IN	99.37	18.77%	Mostly Flat Course
119	Snohomish River Run Marathon Snohomish, WA	99.37	13.71%	Rolling Course
120	Ocean City Running Festival Marathon Ocean City, MD	99.37	5.83%	Very Flat Course
121	Donna Marathon Jacksonville Beach, FL	99.36	5.93%	Very Flat Course
122	Long Island Marathon East Meadow, NY	99.36	5.91%	Mostly Flat Course
123	London OH Marathon London, OH	99.36	25.76%	Mostly Flat Course
124	Redding Marathon Redding, CA	99.35	1.67%	Downhill Course
125	Harrisburg Marathon Harrisburg, PA	99.34	14.10%	Mostly Flat Course
126	Manitoba Marathon Winnipeg, MB	99.34	5.45%	Very Flat Course
127	USA Fit Marathon Sugar Land, TX	99.34	2.31%	Very Flat Course
128	Woodlands Marathon The Woodlands, TX	99.34	8.19%	Mostly Flat Course
129	Newport News One City Marathon Newport News, VA	99.34	14.76%	Very Flat Course
130	Love Chocolate Marathon Savannah, GA	99.34	12.20%	Very Flat Course
131	Walt Disney World Marathon Orlando, FL	99.31	0.78%	Very Flat Course
132	White River Marathon Cotter, AR	99.31	10.88%	Mostly Flat Course
133	Mississauga Marathon Mississauga, ON	99.31	10.73%	Downhill Course
134	New Years (Eve) Double Marathon Allen, TX	99.31		Mostly Flat Course
135	New Years (Day) Double Marathon Allen, TX	99.31		Mostly Flat Course
136	Cork City Marathon Cork, IE	99.31		Mostly Flat Course
137	Skagit Flats Marathon Burlington, WA	99.30	4.76%	Very Flat Course
138	Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon Geneva, IL	99.30	40.32%	Very Flat Course
139	Pine Tree Marathon Portland, ME	99.29	2.33%	Mostly Flat Course
140	Salisbury Marathon Salisbury, MD	99.29	5.02%	Rolling Course
141	Museum of Aviation Marathon Warner Robins, GA	99.28	11.86%	Mostly Flat Course
142	Martian Marathon Dearborn, MI	99.28	12.93%	Mostly Flat Course
143	St. Lawrence Marathon Cornwall, ON	99.28	12.68%	Mostly Flat Course
144	Marshall University Marathon Huntington, WV	99.27	13.46%	Mostly Flat Course
145	Amsterdam Marathon Amsterdam, NR	99.26		Very Flat Course
146	Brew City Marathon Milwaukee, WI	99.26	11.21%	Mostly Flat Course
147	Bayshore Marathon Traverse City, MI	99.24	19.98%	Mostly Flat Course
148	Groundhog Day Marathon Grand Rapids, MI	99.24	1.98%	Rolling Course
149	Great New York State Marathon Syracuse, NY	99.23	2.45%	Mostly Flat Course
150	Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic Marathon Tallahassee, FL	99.23	13.89%	Very Flat Course