One of the top 100 road races in the country, the Derby Festival mini & Marathon draws runners from 50 states and several countries, attracts more than 10,000 participants and is one of the flattest of the Boston Marathon qualifying races!
Is the Derby marathon a Boston qualifier?
The race is currently ranked among the top 100 races by USA Track and Field, and has been touted as the “flattest Boston Qualifier”.
What races can qualify you for Boston Marathon?
Here are the top 10 from the list.
- REVEL Big Bear Marathon.
- California International Marathon.
- Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.
- Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon.
- Glass City Marathon.
- Jack and Jill’s Downhill Marathon (WA)
- Carmel Marathon.
- REVEL Mt. Lemmon Marathon – Limited Edition.
How many Boston qualifiers are there?
Qualifying History
| YEAR | FIELD SIZE | QUALIFIERS NOT ACCEPTED |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 30,000 | 2,957 |
| 2018 | 30,000 | 5,062 |
| 2019 | 30,000 | 7,248 |
| 2020 | 31,500 | 3,161 |
Can you run the Boston Marathon without qualifying?
To compete in the Boston Marathon, you must meet the qualification requirements within a 12-month period before the September registration date for the April race. In other words, you need to achieve a qualifying time between approximately 7 and 19 months before you run the race in April.
What is the easiest marathon to qualify for Boston?
| Rank | Marathon | Qualifying Percent* |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon (9/10/22 – Geneva, IL) | 44.3% |
| 2. | Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon (6/12/22 – North Bend, WA) | 39.6% |
| 3. | Tunnel Vision Marathon (8/14/22 – North Bend, WA) | 39.0% |
| 4. | The Tunnel Lite Marathon (9/11/22 – North Bend, WA) | 38.7% |
How do you know if a marathon is a Boston qualifier?
Qualifying marathons for Boston must meet the following criteria: USA Track and Field (or foreign equivalent) certified to attest to the exact 26.2 mile distance. Three or more officially entered competitors. Event must be advertised and promoted prior the race day.
What is the hardest marathon to qualify for?
What are the hardest marathons in the world to qualify for? The Boston marathon is what everybody shoots for, but the New York Marathon, Berlin Marathon, and London Marathon have more stringent qualifying times if you don’t want to try to get your place via a lottery.
Can average runner qualify for Boston?
First the “average” runner can not get into Boston, unless they pay thousands to be a charity runner (and don’t get me started about the thousands of spots taken up by charity runners, which means that some people who qualified by narrow margins won’t get in because of the thousands of spots charity runners take up).
What percent of marathon runners qualify for Boston?
End of it all, What percent of Annual Marathon Finishers Gain Qualified Entry to the Boston Marathon? 4.3%.
Is Boston the hardest marathon to qualify for?
In terms of qualifying times and sheer numbers, Boston might be more difficult to qualify for than New York. For a 55–59M, New York’s qualifying time is 3:23, Boston’s is 3:35. However, New York will allow a 55–59M who runs a 1:36 HM (which equates to a 3:21 marathon).
How fast do you have to run to qualify for Boston?
2023 Boston Marathon Qualifying Times for Men
| Age Group | Qualifying Time | Pace (min/km) |
|---|---|---|
| 18-34 | 3hrs 00min 00sec | 4:16 |
| 35-39 | 3hrs 05min 00sec | 4:23 |
| 40-44 | 3hrs 10min 00sec | 4:30 |
| 45-49 | 3hrs 20min 00sec | 4:44 |
Is there a lottery for Boston Marathon?
There is no lottery (ballot entry) for the Boston Marathon. Because of the number of applicants and time qualifiers, there is no additional space. Not all of those who qualify for the Boston Marathon get in and the B.A.A. has to leave room for those who are running for charity.
Is Boston or NYC marathon harder?
Boston has 4 moderately difficult hills between mile 16 and 20.8 (heartbreak hill) but overall the rest of the marathon is a net 500+ feet downhill. Slightly less difficult than New York. Chicago is flat. Was this worth your time?
What pace is a 3.5 hour marathon?
8:00 pace
To run a marathon in 3.5 hours, you need to maintain an 8:00 pace for 26.2 miles.
Is the cheap marathon a Boston qualifier?
Race Information
The Cheap Marathon is a Boston Qualifier and features an out & back course on the Derry & Windham Rail Trail. It will be 1 loop for the half marathon and 2 loops for the marathon.
Which marathon is the flattest?
Philadelphia Marathon
The mostly flat course and almost guaranteed late November cool temperatures make a good combination for fast race times.
How fast does the average person run the Boston Marathon?
Across the board, most people finish a marathon in 4 to 5 hours, with an average mile time of 9 to 11.5 minutes. A finishing time that’s under 4 hours is a real accomplishment for everyone other than elite runners, who can finish in around 2 hours.
What is the hardest marathon major?
The majority of runners who have finished all six marathons say that the Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon both have the hardest courses to run due to the hilliness of the course profile, while the Chicago Marathon and Berlin Marathon are notoriously flat and fast.
What Pace is a 3 hour 30 minute marathon?
approximately 8:00 per mile
A 3:30 hour marathon is approximately 8:00 per mile.
Is Disney marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes, some of our races do qualify. All of our timed races are on USATF certified courses and the Walt Disney World Marathon can be used as a qualifier for races such as the Boston Marathon.