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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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Alberta Marathons

Decide which marathon is best for you by using our comprehensive Alberta 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
May 30, 2027	Coeur d’Alene Marathon Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Enjoy a point to point Full Marathon course along the Centennial Trail in Spokane, WA
April 24, 2027	Salt Lake City Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Salt Lake City, UT Run Salt Lake City! Mountain views, city energy, and a finish to remember.
September 27, 2026	Boulderthon: Boulder Marathon Boulder, CO World-Class Marathon Experience Finishing in the Heart of Boulder.
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.

Alberta Marathons						Course	PR Score	Finishers	BQ%	Reviews	Compare
Woodys RV World Marathon Red Deer, AB 05/17/2026						Mostly Flat 142 Finishers		142 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Calgary Marathon Calgary, AB 05/30/2027						Rolling Hills 1,937 Finishers		1,937 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Edmonton Marathon Edmonton, AB 08/16/2026						Mostly Flat 1,545 Finishers		1,545 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Moose Mountain (Alberta) Marathon Bragg Creek, AB 08/22/2026						Very Hilly 43 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	43 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races