10 Best Boston Qualifiers

Want to get to Boston? Here are some of the most popular qualifying races, according to the Boston Athletic Association. Looking for something else? Find another marathon near you.
San Luis Obispo Marathon

This inaugural San Luis Obispo Marathon is already expected to draw some top Boston contenders. Runners will enjoy a beautiful course featuring rol...

31st Wineglass Marathon

Capped at 2,500 entries, this local event is a fast, point-to-point course from Bath to Corning, New York. It is fairly flat with an overall net el...

Mohawk Hudson River Marathon

This scenic 26.2-miler stays close to the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers, offering breathtaking views on the run, and finishing at downtown Albany's beau...

Portland Marathon

This award-winning race is known as a leader in sustainability and green race practices. It is a must-do event for anyone who wants to run in the P...

Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon

This flat and scenic point-to-point course takes runners throughs rural countrysides and quiet northshore neighborhoods. It finishes along the shor...

Steamtown Marathon

The course's long, steep downhills will have you rolling right through this race and into Boston in this mid-size marathon, one of Pennsylvania's f...

ING Hartford Marathon

Experience the fall foliage at this one-of-a-kind event, which was named the "Greenest Marathon in America" by The Council for Responsible Sport in...

Baystate Marathon

This classic New England race is a dream for Boston hopefuls with its local feel and flat, fast course.

Detroit Marathon Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon

Now in its 35th year, this popular annual event will take you international as it runs both downtown Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Runners cross th...

Walt Disney World Marathon

Run Disney for a magical race experience. With the support of Mickey and Minnie along the way, you'll be through with 26.2 miles in no time.