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Best Boston Marathon Qualifiers for 2026

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Connecticut Marathons

Connecticut has 5 active marathons this year. Races are most common in October, November, and April. Course terrain for these courses is most often rolling hills or hilly. Typical race day temperatures range from 32°F to 63°F.

Popular races include the Hartford Marathon, Savin Rock Marathon, and Nip Muck Trail Marathon. 3 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Hartford Marathon — 9.4% BQ and Savin Rock Marathon — 8.3% BQ.

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Savin Rock Marathon

West Haven, CT
04/03/2027

Rolling Hills

Rolling Hills




Finishers

133 Finishers


PR Score

Finishers

133 Finishers

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Nutmeg State Marathon

Hartford, CT
05/30/2026

Rolling Hills

Rolling Hills




Finishers

16 Finishers


PR Score

Finishers

16 Finishers

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Nip Muck Trail Marathon

Ashford, CT
10/04/2026

Hilly

Hilly



Finishers

53 Finishers


PR Score

Course is
Not Certified

Finishers

53 Finishers

Course is
Not Certified

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Hartford Marathon

Hartford, CT
10/10/2026

Rolling Hills

Rolling Hills




Finishers

1,915 Finishers


PR Score

Finishers

1,915 Finishers

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Roxbury Marathon

Roxbury, CT
11/14/2026

Hilly

Hilly




Finishers

40 Finishers


PR Score

Course is
Not Certified

Finishers

40 Finishers

Course is
Not Certified

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