Best Boston qualifiers in Georgia

The marathons in Georgia where the largest share of finishers ran a Boston-qualifying time for their age and gender, using the 2027 standards and each race's last three years of results.
  1. 1
    Critz Tybee Run Fest
    Tybee Island
    204 finishers over 3 yearsLast run Jan 31, 2025
    15.7%
    ran a BQ
  2. 2
    Combos(R) Marathon and Half Marathon
    Albany
    747 finishers over 3 yearsNext: Mar 6, 2027
    15.3%
    ran a BQ
  3. 3
    Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta
    Johns Creek
    218 finishers over 3 yearsNext: Sep 5, 2027
    15.1%
    ran a BQ
  4. 4
    Silver Comet Half & Full Marathon
    Mableton
    467 finishers over 3 yearsNext: Oct 31, 2026
    8.1%
    ran a BQ
  5. 5
    Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
    Fort Oglethorpe
    973 finishers over 3 yearsNext: Nov 14, 2026
    5.8%
    ran a BQ
  6. 6
    RUN JEKYLL
    Jekyll Island
    557 finishers over 2 yearsNext: Jan 17, 2027
    5.7%
    ran a BQ
  7. 7
    Heroes of America Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
    Columbus
    261 finishers over 3 yearsNext: Mar 20, 2027
    5.4%
    ran a BQ
  8. 8
    Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
    Athens
    1,086 finishers over 3 yearsNext: Mar 20, 2027
    5.1%
    ran a BQ
  9. 9
    Skidaway Island Half Marathon & 5k
    Savannah
    337 finishers over 2 yearsLast run Feb 24, 2024
    5%
    ran a BQ

Boston qualifiers by state

Common questions

What is the best marathon to qualify for Boston in Georgia?

By share of finishers who ran a qualifying time, Critz Tybee Run Fest in Tybee Island: 15.7% of its finishers over the last 3 years ran under the 2027 Boston standard for their age and gender. Next is Combos(R) Marathon and Half Marathon at 15.3%.

How is this list worked out?

For each marathon we take its last three years of results and count the finishers whose time beats the 2027 Boston standard for their age and gender on race day. Races need 200 counted finishers. A high share means a fast course, good weather, a field of runners chasing a qualifier, or all three.

Does every race on this list count for Boston?

Boston accepts times from courses certified by USATF, AIMS or a national governing body. From 2027, courses with a net drop of 1,500 ft or more have 5 or 10 minutes added to your time, and drops of 6,000 ft don't count. Check a race's certification and elevation before you enter.

Is a qualifying time enough to get into Boston?

No: it lets you apply, and the fastest qualifiers relative to their standard get in. Accepted runners needed to be 5:17 under their standard for 2027, and 4:34 to 6:51 in the years before.

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