BestRacesNews & analysis from the data desk
The Rundown
What the numbers say about American racing — rankings explained, race guides, and the occasional argument, receipts included.
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Guides ·
Chasing a BQ? All 15 Boston Qualifiers in Our Index, Ranked
Fifteen races in the BestRaces index are certified Boston qualifiers. Here they are in score order — from the five-borough giant to a fast, flat morning in Mesa.
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Analysis ·
The 5 Best Marathons in America, by the Numbers
We scored 149 US marathons on field, history, credentials, and character. The top five span a 59,000-runner spectacle and a 9,000-runner point-to-point along Lake Superior.
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Inside the Rankings ·
How We Rank 4,875 Races — and Why Nobody Can Buy a Spot
Every ranking on BestRaces is computed from four public signals. Here is the whole formula, the reasoning behind it, and the guardrails that keep money out of it.
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