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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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West Virginia Marathons

Decide which marathon is best for you by using our comprehensive West Virginia 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
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.
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
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.
February 7, 2027	7th Annual St. Petersburg Marathon St. Petersburg, Florida FLAT, fast, scenic, certified, PR course, BQ! Florida in February = Ideal weather.
September 27, 2026	Boulderthon: Boulder Marathon Boulder, CO World-Class Marathon Experience Finishing in the Heart of Boulder.

West Virginia Marathons						Course	PR Score	Finishers	BQ%	Reviews	Compare
University of Charleston Marathon Charleston, WV 04/11/2027						Mostly Flat 231 Finishers		231 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Hatfield-McCoy Marathon Williamson, WV 06/12/2027						Hilly 181 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	181 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Moonlight on the Falls Marathon Davis, WV 08/21/2027						Hilly 62 Finishers		62 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Elk River Rail Trail Marathon Duck, WV 09/13/2026						Rolling Hills 42 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	42 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Greenbrier River Trail Marathon Cass, WV 10/03/2027						Downhill 101 Finishers		101 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races
Freedoms Run Marathon Shepherdstown, WV 10/10/2026						Hilly 123 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	123 Finishers	Course is Not Certified	Reviews	Compare Races
Marshall University Marathon Huntington, WV 11/01/2026						Mostly Flat 379 Finishers		379 Finishers		Reviews	Compare Races