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Best marathons in the US

Composite score /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 New York City Marathon New York, NY Nov 2026 Major BQ USATF 100.0/100
  2. 2 Chicago Marathon Chicago, IL Oct 2026 Major BQ USATF 94.5/100
  3. 3 Boston Marathon Boston, MA Apr 2027 Major BQ USATF 93.3/100
  4. 4 Marine Corps Marathon Arlington, VA Oct 2026 BQ USATF 90.8/100
  5. 5 Grandma's Marathon Duluth, MN Jun 2027 BQ USATF 87.1/100
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