25,630 qualified applicants were accepted and 8,019 BQ applicants were not accepted.
View Contest ResultsWashington D.C. has 5 active marathons this year. Races are most common in May, October, and September. Course terrain for these courses is most often mostly flat or very flat. Typical race day temperatures range from 43°F to 72°F.
Popular races include the Potomac River Run Marathon, EOD Warrior Holiday Dash Marathon, and St. Patricks Marathon. 5 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Potomac River Run Marathon — 15.6% BQ and EOD Warrior Holiday Dash Marathon — 10.6% BQ.
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St. Patricks MarathonWashington, DC03/15/2026 | ![]() Very Flat![]() 63 Finishers |
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Potomac River Run MarathonWashington, DC05/02/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 179 Finishers |
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Abebe Bikila Day International Peace MarathonWashington, DC09/05/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 29 Finishers |
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Potomac River Run Marathon (October)Washington, DC10/17/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 32 Finishers |
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EOD Warrior Holiday Dash MarathonWashington, DC12/06/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 66 Finishers |
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