BestRaces — The RundownNews and analysis from the BestRaces data desk: rankings explained, race guides, and what the numbers say about American running.https://bestraces.comChasing a BQ? All 15 Boston Qualifiers in Our Index, Rankedhttps://bestraces.com/news/boston-qualifier-races-rankedhttps://bestraces.com/news/boston-qualifier-races-rankedFifteen 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.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe 5 Best Marathons in America, by the Numbershttps://bestraces.com/news/best-marathons-2026-by-the-numbershttps://bestraces.com/news/best-marathons-2026-by-the-numbersWe 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.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow We Rank 4,875 Races — and Why Nobody Can Buy a Spothttps://bestraces.com/news/how-we-rank-4875-raceshttps://bestraces.com/news/how-we-rank-4875-racesEvery 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.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT