10 Best Boston Qualifiers
Want to get to Boston? Here are the 10 races with the biggest percentage of finishers who qualified for Boston, according to Running USA.
Boston Marathon
Boston, Massachusetts
What better way to get to Boston than through the big race? Learn how to make the cut at one of the world's most prestigious marathons. Read More » Photo Credit: Al Bello/Getty Images
- 38 percent of finishers qualified for Boston
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Baystate Marathon
Lowell, Massachusetts
This classic New England race is a dream for Boston hopefuls with its local feel and flat, fast course. Read More »
- 35.8 percent of finishers qualified for Boston
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Mohawk Hudson River Marathon
Albany, New York
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 beautiful Riverfront Park.
- 29.5 percent of finishers qualified for Boston
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Newport Marathon
Newport, Oregon
Explore the Oregon coast at the Newport Marathon, where friendly spectators abound and a shot at Boston isn't too far from reach.
- 28 percent of finishers qualified for Boston
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California International Marathon
Folsom to Sacramento, California
Dubbed one of the "World's Best Small Marathons" by Runner's World, the California International Marathon is a net-downhill course along an old gold mining route. View the Course »
- 27 percent of finishers qualified for Boston
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Wineglass Marathon
Corning, NY
You can expect wine and cheese waiting at the finish of the Wineglass Marathon. Settled in the heart of New York's wine country, this race is easily a destination favorite. Learn More»
- 26.7 percent of finishers qualified for Boston
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Steamtown Marathon
Scranton, Pennsylvania
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 fall classics.
- 26.1 percent of finishers qualified for Boston
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Tucson Marathon
Tucson, Arizona
Head to the desert this December to escape the chilly winter and keep running strong. If you're lucky, a ticket to Boston will be waiting for you. View the Course »
- 26 percent of finishers qualified for Boston
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Grand Rapids Marathon
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Since 2004, the Grand Rapids Marathon has been providing a race "designed by runners for runners." Enjoy the local, personal feel of Grand Rapids this fall.
- 23.3 percent of finishers qualified for Boston
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Snickers Marathon Energy Bar Marathon
Albany, Georgia
Speedy course? Check. Southern hospitality? Check. Snickers Marathon Energy Bars? Check. Enjoy your marathon experience in the south and see if you can make it to Boston.
- 23 percent of finishers qualified for Boston
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