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Beantown Marathon

Hingham, MA
Sunday, September 6, 2026


  3 Stars from 3 Reviews
Top 50 Best Boston Qualifying Marathon for 2026

Course Description
Join us for the final Boston Marathon Qualifying race of the year! In 2024, the Beantown Marathon was ranked #17 out of just under 500 marathons in the US for the highest BQ percentage, with an impressive 35% BQ rate! This quiet, closed, USATF-certified loop course offers all the elite-runner perks vital to Boston qualification. Register today to run with a designated pacing group in this 500-max field of runners.

The rolling Beantown Marathon is a 6 loop course located in Bare Cove Park. It is held on the last qualifying weekend for the Boston Marathon and geared toward runners qualifying for the next Boston Marathon.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Sunday, September 6, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 67°F (19°C)
Average High: 74°F (23°C)
Average Low: 60° F (15°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.09
Course Score: 98.66

Race Size

2026: 306 Finishers
2025: 263 Finishers
2024: 275 Finishers
2023: 238 Finishers
2022: 203 Finishers
2021: 64 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 33.3%
2025: 32.7%
2024: 35.3%
2023: 19.3%
2022: 23%
2021: 23.4%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Weather Averages for Last 9 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 73°F  (23°C)
Low: 59°F  (15°C)

Race Start Conditions

62°F  (17°C)
Humidity: 83%

Clear
NNW 7 mph

PR Score

95.78

Course Score

98.66






Beantown Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Beantown Marathon was the 222nd largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 203rd largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 33.3% of Beantown Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 32.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Beantown Marathon ranked 15th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 13th so far in 2026. In Massachusetts, it ranked 3rd in 2025 and 3rd so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Beantown Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

The Beantown Marathon has a Course Score of 98.66, ranking it as the 281st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 12th fastest marathon course in Massachusetts.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Beantown Marathon a PR Score of 97.09. The PR Score ranks the Beantown Marathon as the 350th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 12th best marathon for a PR in Massachusetts.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Beantown Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Massachusetts for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Beantown Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed281st fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 12th fastest marathon course in Massachusetts
Top 61% Nationally#12 of 13 in Massachusetts
PR Potential350th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 12th best marathon for a PR in Massachusetts
Top 76% Nationally#12 of 13 in Massachusetts
Boston Qualifier Rate15th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd highest BQ percentage in Massachusetts
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 4% Nationally#3 of 11 in Massachusetts
Race Size222nd largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 6th largest marathon in Massachusetts
Based on 2025 results
Top 38% Nationally#6 of 11 in Massachusetts

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 75 feet (22m)
Min Elevation: 9 feet (2m)

Elevation Gain: 571 feet (174m)
Elevation Loss: 571 feet (174m)


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Course updated 07/08/2026




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Race Reviews


3.0
Based on 3 reviews
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Can't Beat the Heat and Humidity

Full Review:

It's well organized and the personal fueling station option is great. The course is ok with a hill that does seem to be steeper every time you go up it. The conditions were horrible, at 72 degrees and 96% humidity for the start. I think you would need to be capable of 20 to 30 minutes faster than your BQ time given the conditions. Given the climate trends I fear this weather will be the new normal
Reviewed by M About 2023

No frills BQ race

Full Review:

Beantown is a well organized no frills race. Plenty of parking, bathrooms, and your own aid station. It's a 6 loop course with a hill that seems to get bigger each loop. I would suggest training on a loop since so much of it is a mind game. I do think their BQ percentage is falsely elevated, because a majority of people are running to qualify, many drop out mid way through if they aren't on pace (I think this year they said ~250+ registered and only 200 finished- granted the weather was brutal). Looking at my age group there were no female qualifiers.

Race Tips:

There is some gravel/ dirt trail. Bring your own post race fuel very little post race food.
Reviewed by SG About 2022

Fast Marathon - Not best for First Timers

Full Review:

This is a good course, the loops have enough variability to keep them from being repetitive. The only downside is that the support is low and because people are finishing fast if you are over 3:30hrs you might be running alone for the last part of it. Also there was no real after party. People finished got their medals and went home.

Race Tips:

You bring your own fuel and run in loops. It's fairly bare bones, but the course is beautiful and varying.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Plan to drive in and drive out. It's definitely a come, run, go home type of event.
Reviewed by SW About 2018