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Boston Marathon Qualifier: Race Calendar, Routes & Qualification

Certified 42.195 km road marathons measured to World Athletics, AIMS, or USATF standards whose net finish times qualify athletes for the Boston Marathon. Discover 359 verified events (36 with confirmed upcoming dates) and 1,107 competitions across Charlotte, Richmond, Bangkok, Verona, Borobudur.

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Events35936 confirmed dates
Competitions1,107Races & courses
Distances5 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+295 m D+Course elevation profile

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November 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 14, 2026Charlotte MarathonCharlotte, North Carolina, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
Nov 14, 2026Allianz Richmond MarathonRichmond, Virginia, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km8 km
Nov 15, 2026Bangkok MarathonBangkok, Bangkok, TH
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Nov 15, 2026Verona MarathonVerona, Veneto, IT
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km8 km
Nov 15, 2026Borobudur MarathonBorobudur, Jawa Tengah, ID
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
Nov 15, 2026Madison MarathonMadison, Wisconsin, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
Nov 15, 2026Kobe MarathonKobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, JP
Road Running
42.2 km
Nov 15, 2026Bangsaen42 Chonburi MarathonBan Bang Saen (2), Changwat Chon Buri, TH
Road Running
42.2 km
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026Williams Route 66 MarathonTulsa, Oklahoma, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026Marathon Monumental de BrasíliaBrasília, Distrito Federal, BR
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026Philadelphia MarathonPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km8.05 km
Nov 22, 2026Halong Bay Heritage MarathonHa Long, Quảng Ninh Province, VN
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km

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Overview & Route Character

Certified 42.195 km road marathons measured to World Athletics, AIMS, or USATF standards whose net finish times qualify athletes for the Boston Marathon. For marathon runners worldwide, these certified 42.195 km courses serve as the official gateway to earning a Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) qualifying time (BQ). In the RunningCompass catalog, Boston Marathon Qualifier currently comprises 359 active events with a total of 1,107 individual competitions (36 events with confirmed upcoming race dates and 323 events awaiting official next-edition date confirmation). Key host venues include Charlotte, Richmond, Bangkok, Verona, Borobudur, highlighted by events such as Charlotte Marathon, Allianz Richmond Marathon, Bangkok Marathon, Verona Marathon.

Requires an officially certified 42.195 km course and a net chip time faster than the age- and gender-graded B.A.A. qualifying standard plus any registration cutoff buffer. Across the listed competitions in Road Running, course distances span 5 km to 42.2 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +295 m. Predominantly fast, paved city and scenic marathons with low elevation gain, long straights, and pacemaker support for even splits. Every event entry provides direct access to interactive route maps, 3D elevation profiles, and official organizer links for registration.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is Boston Marathon Qualifier and how many events are included in the calendar?

Certified 42.195 km road marathons measured to World Athletics, AIMS, or USATF standards whose net finish times qualify athletes for the Boston Marathon. The RunningCompass calendar for Boston Marathon Qualifier lists 359 verified events encompassing 1,107 individual races, of which 36 currently carry confirmed future race dates and 323 are scheduled with dates to be announced.

Which distances, disciplines, and qualification criteria apply to Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Events in Boston Marathon Qualifier primarily cover Road Running with competition distances ranging from 5 km to 42.2 km. Requires an officially certified 42.195 km course and a net chip time faster than the age- and gender-graded B.A.A. qualifying standard plus any registration cutoff buffer.

What course profiles and elevation gains characterize Boston Marathon Qualifier routes?

Predominantly fast, paved city and scenic marathons with low elevation gain, long straights, and pacemaker support for even splits. Across all 1,107 races in this series, routes cover 5 km to 42.2 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +295 m, and each event page includes an interactive course map, elevation profile, and GPX track download.

Where do Boston Marathon Qualifier events take place and how can I register?

Leading host cities in the catalog include Charlotte, Richmond, Bangkok, Verona, Borobudur, featuring events such as Charlotte Marathon, Allianz Richmond Marathon, Bangkok Marathon, Verona Marathon. You can filter the calendar below by month, distance, and location, inspect each race profile, and follow the verified organizer link on the event page for official registration.

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