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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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South Carolina Marathons

Decide which marathon is best for you by using our comprehensive South Carolina Marathons Calendar.

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Featured Races

Date	Race
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.
February 7, 2027	7th Annual St. Petersburg Marathon St. Petersburg, Florida FLAT, fast, scenic, certified, PR course, BQ! Florida in February = Ideal weather.
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
September 27, 2026	Boulderthon: Boulder Marathon Boulder, CO World-Class Marathon Experience Finishing in the Heart of Boulder.
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.

South Carolina Marathons						Course	PR Score	Finishers	BQ%	Reviews	Compare
Daufuskie Island Marathon Daufuskie Island, SC 01/16/2027						Mostly Flat 206 Finishers		206 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Hilton Head Island Marathon Hilton Head Island, SC TBD						Mostly Flat 374 Finishers		374 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Myrtle Beach Marathon Myrtle Beach, SC 03/06/2027						Very Flat 1,674 Finishers		1,674 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
2Slow4Boston Marathon Greer, SC 04/25/2027						Rolling Hills 55 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	55 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Spinx Runfest Marathon Greenville, SC 10/24/2026						Rolling Hills 439 Finishers		439 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Kiawah Island Marathon Kiawah Island, SC 12/12/2026						Very Flat 1,328 Finishers		1,328 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races